New Britain herald., 1915-09-24

Ellinger's Jaw Broken - McGrath
 Trampled on by Mob-Policemen
 Guard Factory With Drawn Revol-
 vers-Suspect Arrested But Is Re-
 leased - 'The Tigress" Leads
 Women StriI<ers-Order Reigns by
 o'Clock-PoIice i'm Full Control.
 The inevitable riot which has been feared for several days broke out this afternoon at the factory of the Cor bin Screw Corporation and as a re- suit Supernumerary Officer George Ellinger is laid up with a broken jaw and Supernumerary Officers Charles McGrath and Thomas Heslin are suffering from ugly scalp wounds.
 The trouble started about 1:15 o'clock after a crowd estimated at over 500 persons of both sexes, had assembled at the west gate of the concern, where efforts were made to
 
 the strikers yesterday and today. No trouble occurred previous to the sounding of the i o'clock whistle, but the mob continued to remain around the factory, and yelled and cursed and cheered from time to time.
 Policeman Uses Revolver. ...
 The riot broke out when gang of young men assembled under the bridge on High street and began to sing and cheer. Officers McGrath and Ellinger went to where the singers were standing and started to disperse them. The others in the crowd surged about tthem, and suddenly a stone was sent through the air. It struck Officer McGrath on the head. This was the signal apparently for the mob to begin its activities, for in less than ten seconds every one seemed to have fortified himself with stones taken from the excavation work on Myrtle street and was throwing them at the policemen. When. Officer Charles Carlson realized his brother officers predicament he drew his gun and fired into the air. This apparent ly had a maddening effect on the mob and then then opened up their bonn
 
 Policeman Knocked Unconscious.
 In the next rush on the policemen Officer McGrath was felled by a large stone, which struck him directly on the jaw, knocking him senseless. The mob then trampled on the unfortun- ate officer and bent their activities n Officer Ellinger. The officer bravely fought his attackers, but soon was forced to give up when a stone struck him squarely in the face and knocked him to the ground.
 Charge With Drawn Guns.
 Officers Thomas Heslin and Carl son during this time were doing their best to reach the other officers. Their efforts, however, proved unavailing and with drawn guns they renewed their fight against overwhelming odds. After volley from the officers guns the crowd ran for safety in all direc- tions, and a riot call was sent to the police station for assistance.
 On the arrival of the patrol one of the widest demonstrations that has ever been witnessed in this city was in progress. The mob crowded and | surged about the officers while they | were placing their injured companions | in the patrol. l
 Policeman's Jaw Is Broken.
 On arrival at the police station Dr. | Joseph Walsh was summoned and he | found Ellinger in bad shape, from a | broken jaw and with blood flowing | from his mouth and head. He was | fixed up temporarily and attention was | then directed to Officer McGrath, who | up to this time had not regained con- | sciousness. The officer later revived | but is considered in bad shape.
 Heslin Sticks To Post.
 Officer Heslin proved to be one of | the gamest officers in the department after the trouble was quelled. Al- | though suffering, from an ugly wound | on the head and suffering eXcrutiating | pain from his arm, which appeared to | be broken, he steadfastly refused to give up his post, and continued to remain on duty and succeeded in | keeping the crowd at a safe distance | with a drawn revolver. During the | melee Officer Carlson was fortunate to escape any injury.
 All Policemen Summoned.
 On ascertaining the seriousness of the trouble Captain T. w. Grace at once sent out a call for all available policer1en to report at once at tho