Evening star., 1909-07-16
STILL GRAVE
Foreigners Procure Liquor and
Absorb Dutch Courage"
OTHERS LEAVING VICINITY
Consta bulary Stoned by Malcon-
tents-Many Arrests Made-Yes-
terda9s Casualties Heavy.

PITTSBURG. july lb.-Although 1us
tie disorder marked the forenoon the
gravity of the strike situation at the
plant of the Pressed Steel Car Company
is apparent.
Many foreigners have succeeded in
smuggling intoxicants into the mill set
tlement. Search is being made for
liquor. The state constabulary is ar
resting all who have indulged.
The mass meeting held on the Indian
Mound this morning adjourned at noon
with the appointment Of a committee
of fifteen strikers, who will confer late
today with the company officials.
Owing to the disorder and bloodshed
during the past two days it is believed
sincere effort will be made by both
sides to speedily adjust the differences.
The exciting scenes have already had
their effect upon some of the foreign
element.
A number of them are leaving the dis
trict and could be seen today with their
earthly possessions strapped TO their
backs departing for other places. How
ever, a great majority OF the foreigners
are obstinate.
Up to this time their lack OF organiza-
ton has prevented any unified action on
their part which might help to bring an
end to the trouble. The tenseness Of the
situation has caused a postponement OF
an attempt to operate the plant with
other men.
Arrest for Stone ThrowerA
During the day a large number of ar
rests were made by the state police. who
were repeatedly stoned by the strikers.
Twenty-Five prisoners were brought to
the county jail charged with riotiny.
Others were locked up in a box car at
the plant
Throughout the morning street cara, all
vehicles and pedestrians were held up by
the strikers. who we're watching for the
rumored Importation of strike breakers.
Efforts are being directed today to dis
tribute guards in positions that will pre-
vent a recurrence OF rioting after night
fall.
gun," is the order under which members
OF the state constabulary are working
this morning at the Schoenvllle plant OF
the Pressed Steel Car Company.
"A cTlS1S, especially UdlIlSs
which was anticipated was averted
when the company Ialled to resume oper-
ations at O'Clock this morning. 1t nad
claimed that 100 employees would return
to work II guaranteed protection.
The first serious attempt to effect an
organization was made by strikers at
meeting yesterday afternoon. Nine ma
tionalitles were represented and a COM
mitteeman was appointed from each race
President Hoffstet's Statement
F.. N Hoffstet, president OF the Pressed
Steel Car Company, arrived in the city
last night from New York. He said:
Reports have been grossly inaccurate,
and the criticism against the pooling sys-
tenn of paying wages is not justified. as
those who are in possession of the facts
know. The pooling system is really to
the advantage OF the men.
Regarding the statement that money
was paid employees in order to secure
1 do not believe that there
is word of truth In il.
The extent of the whole trouble has
been greatly exaggerated, as only 6UO out
of over 5000 men are actually involved IN
the disagreement about the pooling sys-
tenn.
After the county, state and local ON.
GERS have restored order at the works we
will go ahead with our business opera
tions.
InG most OI UuI UlcH NdHL lo Wolha
but were intimidated by the strikers"
Two wagonloads OF cots and bedding
were taken into the plant this morning
These are to be used by the constabulary
and deputy sheriffs.
Attack on Constabulary.
At $50 clock the groups of idle work,
men had increased to such an extent that
an order was given to clear the streets.
The constabulary, in squads Of ten, scat
tered the strikers In all directions.
Little resistance was offered at the time.
but later, when the troopers were return
ing to the mill, they were showered with.
bricks.
The bombardment lasted but few mo-
ments. Several or the pollce were shsnl",
ly hurt.
TWENTY-FIVE men, charged with rioting.
were brought from Mckees Rocks to the,
county jail by Sheriff Gumbert today.
The number injured as a result OF thai
disorders late last night and today will
total close to fifty. Several are nursingl
bullet wounds. The majority sustained
bruises and cuts When the constaDularY
rode into the crowd
Great confusion resulted during the
charges of the state police. At one time
fully 10000 men, women and children
gathered at a large gate OF the works.
then the foreigners opened fire upon the
police inside.
Suddenly the big gate swung back and
twenty-five troopers, firing their carbines
in the air. rode into the assembled multi
tude at full speed. For q while the air
was filled with the screams and curses OF
the strikers and their sympathizers. while
the crack of the guns spread terror.
The mob was driven a half mile from
the plant. Probably thirty persons were
injured, some of them seriously.
Foreigners Thanking Up"
1t was learned today that fifty kegs Of
beer and large quantity of whisky were
brought into the mill settlement during
the night by the strikers. Toward noon
1t was noticeable that many OF the
strikers were getting intoxicated
Squads of constabulary are now making
a. thorough search of the district In an
effort to locate the liquor and beer.
Another strike occurred this morning at
the Standard steel car plant, at Lyndora.
near here. OF the 5000 employees 20
quit work. 1t is said the balance will also
90 out. The men ask for higher wages
Fearing trouble such as 10 being expe-
rienced at the Pressed Steel Car Conn.
pany's plant at Mckees Rocks, the sa-
looms of Lyndora were immediaS01Ri