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( RIOT RUNS RAMPANT A Bloody Battlo Botwoon Mill Hands and Pinkertons. TIIK riNKKKTON 31 EN SURRENDER Between Twenty and Tnlrty Men Killed and Wounded -The Pink ertons Attempt to Land but are Three Times Re pulsed. I'ittabur had another experience with labor riots, and this time, as during the fearful scenes which were witnessed during the riots of 1877, blood has been shed, life jeopardized and valuable property placed in danger. This time there was no destruction of property, but the mob was thoroughly well orga nized, well disciplined and had suf ficient oflicers at its head to conduct operations. The force embraced all the men employed in the extensive plants of the Carnegie Iron and Steel company at Homestead, eight miles east of Pittsburg, and the bat tle, which for bloodthirstiness and boldness of execution has not been excelled in actual warfare, raged from 4 o'clock in the morning until 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and only ceased when the force of Pinkertons brought to the place to suppress the strike unconditionally surrendered' leaving their arms in the barges in which they had been transported to their works. Events Leading up to the Riot. The riot to-day was the culmina tion of the trouble which has been brewing at Homstead for the past month. The Carnegie company 'submitted a scale which was to gov ern the workmen in the steel plants and announced that it was their ul timatum. The scale made a sweep ingreduction in the wages of skilled men, and it was officially announced that unless its terms were complied with before July 1 the places of the workmen would be filled by others. This was followed by a peremptory' refusal on the part of the company to recognize the amalgamated asso ciation. The men announced their determination to resist any effort on the part of Carnegie to run the plant with nonunion men. Trouble was precipitated by the workmen at Homestead hailing II. C. Frick, president of the company', in eflig', and in retaliation the company or dered the immediate shut down of the big works. Both Sides in Earnest. The employ'es at once proceeded to organize for the defense and the company erected a high board fence around the entire works, giving them the appearance of an immense stockade, the sides being pierced with port holes. Yesterday the Car negie company announced its inten tion to proceed to get ready to make repairs, and the officials asked the sheriff to appoint deputies to pro tect the property. The sheriff sent a email squad of men up to the works, but the strikers assembled in force and notified them to get out of town; that no disorder was intended and no damage would be done to property'. They even offered to be sworn in as deputies and give bonds for the faithful performance of their duties as conservators of the peace. When the offer was declined the advisory committee which had been directing the action of the workmen and held the turbulent spirits among the workmen in check was immediately dissolved and all records of the committee promptly destroyer Plans of the Manaeer Frustrated. The developments of to-day showed that the applications made for the assistance of the sheriff were merely for the purpose of covering what was intended to be a coup de main on the part of the Carnegie company in clandestinely introducing a body of Pinkerton guards into the mill enclosure. These men had been rendezvoused some five or six miles below the city on the Ohio river, at which point two model barges had been prepared for them. - The barges were filled up with bunks, cooking arrangements and other accommo dations, and, as an extra precaution, as if in preparation for the siege to which they were subjected to-day, were lined with heavy steel plates on the inside, while the whole back of the deck was protected in a simi lar manner. It was the intention that the men should reach the work? at 3 o'clock this morning, but the strikers on duty along the river got word of the threatened invasion of the hated Pinkerton men and prepared to receive them. The barges were towed up the river by a towboat, but long before the Pin kerton men reached Homestead thousands of strikers were gathered the banks of the river, ready to give them a warm welcome. When the boats attempted to land the workmen broke through the fence surrounding the mill, en trenching themselves behind piles of steel, and prepared to resist the landing. Dy 4 o'clock in the morning an ef fort was made to land the detect ives, but the strikers met them and a fierce battle was precipitated.both sides exchanging heavy volleys of shot. The Pinkertons were all armed with Winchester rifles, but at the point where the attempt to land was made there was a steep embankment and th?y were com pelled to go in single file and were soon driven back to the boats by the steady lire from the shore. The noise of the battle spread about the borough like wildfire and thous ands of men, women and children thronged the river bank to witness the fight in progress. The Pinker ton men were determined to land and they poured volley after volley into the ranks of the strikers, many of whom were stricken down by bullets some fatally injured and others killed outright. As the bat tle progressed the strikers took up a position behind a breastwork hastily constructed of steel rails and billets, and from this place of safe refuge were able to pick off the guards as soon as the appeared on the decks of the boats. Created Terrible Excitement. In the meantime Captain Hind and Lieutenant Kline of the Pinker tons, were disabled and the fire be came so fierce that the crew of the towboat hastily cut loose from the barges and steamed up the river, carrying as many wounded as they could reach to IJraddock, from which point they were sent to hos pitals at Pittsburg. The strikers' wounded were carried to their homes at Homestead, the dead be ing carried to undertaking estab lishments in the town. The news of the riot reached Pitts burg as early as ( o'clock in the morning, and thousands of mill workers now idle congregated in the streets, while hundreds of others armed with guns and revolvers and well supplied with amunition, took up the march to reinforce the strik ers. As soon as day broke the strikers secured a small brass ten-pound cannon and planted it within the steel billet embrazure, so as to com mand the barges. At the same time more than a thousand men took up a position on the opposite side of the river and also planted a cannon, which they protected with a breastwork of railroad ties. Shortly before 9 o'clock the cannons were turned on the boats and for several hours an awful bombard ment was kept up. The boat was splintered, but the heavy steel plates on the inside prevented the balls from penetrating the interior. Many of the strikers, however, are expert marksmen and they sent shot after shot into the portholes of the boat, and inflicted terrible in jury to the imprisoned men. , A complete list of the killed and wounded could not be obtained at midnight last night. As far as as certained, eleven workmen and nine detectives were killed and eighteen workmen and twenty-one detectives wounded. "Fats vs. Leans" to-morrow after noon at the ball park, at 3:30. Notice. I will be at the meat market on payday to settle up all accounts due the late firm of Sampson Bros., and would like to see all who owe us for meat on that day or the day after. Tiros. Sampson. Fok Sale ok Trade A -desirable lot in Plattsmouth. Will sell for cash or will take a good buggy horse and horses in exchange For particulars call on or address tins otlice. it Colorado's Cool Retreats. During the "tourist season" from June until September the Burling ton route' has on sale round trip tickets, at very reduced rates, to the principal resorts ot Colorado. To Denver, Colorado Springs, Manitou, Pueblo and Fstes park (the most attractive spot in the whole state) particularly low rates are in force. Tulv and August are the best months in which to visit Colorado's unrivalled resorts, to all of which the IJurlington, with its connec tions, offers unequalled service. The local agent will be glad to give you any desired intormation. ACCIDENT INSURANCE, T. H. Pollock, Agent. Go to F. A. Kickerson for good, cool lemonade. F. A. Rickerson, on Main street will be glad to furnish you with candies, pop corn, lemonade, etc. Allow me to add my tribute to the efficacy of Ely's Cream Balm. I was suffering from a severe attack of in fluenza and catarrh and was induced to try your remedy. The result was marvelous. I could hardly articu late, and in less than twenty-four hours the - tarrhal symptoms and my hoarseness disappeared and I was able to sing a heavy role in Grand Opera with voice unimpared. I strongly recommend it to all sing ers. Wm. II. Hamilton, leading basso of the C. D. Hess Grand Opera Co. PERSONAL. F. S. White was in Omaha on offi cial business to-day. C. A. Miller went up to Omaha this morning on No. 5. J. C. Fisher, formerly of this city, was in the city last evening. Mrs. George Prentiss was an Omaha passenger this morning. S..P. Vanatta departed this morn ingjor Denver on a business trip. Will Sage and Clarence Robine left this morning for Ashland to take treatment for the liquor habit Mrs. S.J. Chilberg and daughter of Cambridge, 111., are in the city, the guests of N. G. Chilberg and family. Miss Laura Russell departed for her home in Weeping Water this morning, accompanied by Miss Grace Russell of Villisca. To-morrow at 3:30. To-morrow afternoon the Fats and the Leans will meet on the diamond and furnish amusement for all those who will attend. W. II. Deering will lead the Leans and Ed Oliver will have charge of the Fats. Re member the game is called at 3:30 and is for the benefit of the base ball boys. Turn out every one and give the boys a big benefit. Following are the positions of both clubs: FATS. POSITION. LEANS. Kox c Streitfht Oliver p .Dickson Hrekentield ll 'Windham Wetier 2b ......Deeritin McEntee al i... Griffith I'oisall and Murphy. ss.,Dovey and Gerinjc CushitiK If Morgan Weckbach cf Murphy Fitzgerald rf Herrmann Sherman sub Humphrey Clark t sul Hurton Patterson sub L'nruh Fats vs. Leans to-morrow at the ball park, for the benefit of the base ball club. The replevin suit of Vandeventer vs. Stull is being tried this after noon before Judge Ramsey in county court. James Winn was taken before Judge Archer last evening and fined $10 for the part he played in a scraping affair Saturday night. Mike O'Brien was arrested last night on the charge of drunkenness and this morning Judge Archer sentenced him to work out his fine on the streets. The Nebraska association of trotting horse breeders will hold their seventh annual meeting at Linden Tree park, Beatrice, August 9-12, inclusive. The Fourth of July committee failed to get a meeting last night. They will meet to-night to settle all bills contracted, and all bills must be presented to-day in order to re ceive prompt attention. The social given at the high school last evening by the Alumni association was the event of the season. A large crowd were pres ent and enjoyed themselves by dancing, singing etc. Ice cream and cake were served. M. D. Polk says that if the Journal does not retract what it said about him he will take the matter into court. As yet The Herald has seen no signs of retraction. On the other hand the article was printed in their weekly this- week. The directors of the state league held a meeting at Kearney and de cided to continue the season with three teams. A new schedule will go into effect the first of the week. It is claimed under the new arrange ments the league can run at a good deal less expense than heretofore. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad company yester day secured a temporary injunction from Judge Chapman restraining Nebraska City and the board of ed ucation from levying taxes on their bridge at that city. The company claims that inasmuch as the prop erty is in the channel of the Mis souri it is not taxable for citj and school purposes, not being prop erty in the city limits. The case will be argued in this city before Judge Chapman on J uly 20th. Eastern Cities and Pleasure Resorts, are best reached by the Burlington route. The improved train service now in effect brings Omaha within 40 hours, and Denver within 53 hours, of New York, Boston or Philadel phia. The numerous conventions to be held in New York, Saratoga, Detroit and other eastern cities dur ing the coming summer to which reduced rates will apply offer splendid opportunities of visiting the east at an almost nominal cost. The local agent of the B. & M. R. R. will be glad to give you further informatian. For SALE At a . bargain two acres of land within the corpora tion. Apply to R. B. Windham. Don't Tebacco Spit Your Life Away." Is the startling, truthful title of a little book just received, telling " all about Notobac, the wonderful, harmless, economical, guaranteed cure for the tobacco habit in every form. Tobacco users, who w nit to quit and can't, by mentioning, The HERALD can get the book mailed free. Address the Sterling Remedy Co.. box 8G2, Indiana Mineral ' Springs, Ind. DR. A. SHIFTMAN, Office: 318 Main Street, Oppo site Court House. MAKES A SPECIALTY OF FITTING SPECTACLES AM) EYE-GLASSES in a scientific manner and fur nishes the finest of periscopic lenses in either cold, silver, nickle, steel, zynolite -. or rubber frames. Will test your eyes free. ARTIFICIAL EYES INSERTED on reasonable terms. Hours: 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Ladies, 2 to 4 p. tn. Affidavits Accompany This Story. Mr. John Ohler and partner were fish ing with their large net on the beach five miles below Pablo when they saw an immense dark object about 100 feet ahead come slowly out of the ocean and walk leisurely up on the beach. They at once started to capture the monster, which proved to be a turtle, the like of which was new seen on the beach before. It measured 7 . feet 6 inches in length and 2 feet 10. inches across the back. It had a beautiful black color on the back. The belly is spotted like a rattlesnake, and it will weigh at least 800 pounds. The monster was hauled up by Mr. Dutton's team, and can be seen at the Arcade. This no fish story, as will be seen by the following affidavits: "We, the undersigned citizens of Pablo, do certify that the above account of the capture of the said turtle, or whatever it may be, is true. H. M. Shockley, Charles Overt, John Ohler, Joseph Seither, R. B. McKinnick, F. X. Philippe, Walter H. Seeds. "Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of April, 1892. "J. E. Dickerson, Notary Public." " The monster's flippers are three feet in length, and resemble the wings of a large bird. Cor. Florida Times-Union. Slavery tn the Pacific. That slavery 6till exists in the Pacific is evidenced by the fact that the steamer Moneserrat is fitting out for a blackbird cruise, and will sail shortly for G-ilbert island, whence it will carry a hold full of natives to work on the Guatemala coffee plantations. All this is to be done under the guise of an equitable contract. Last September the brig Tahite, load ed with 100 Gilbert islanders, and noto riously a slaver, was blown off its course and put in at Duke's bay. Learning that it was likely to be seized, its captain put hurriedly to sea and the next that was heard of it was when sighted bot tom up off the coast, all its crew and cargo having perished. The same have planned the Moneserrat's slaving cruise, hoping to recoup themselves. There will be no difficulty in getting a cargo, as agents at the island are now at work inducing the natives to sign contracts. Washington Star. PRIZES AWARDED. Joe Klein, the Popular Clothier, Distributes Prizes in the Postal Card Contest. The following prizes were given iu the postal card contest: First prize, a nice spring suit, L. R. Sawyer, South Bend, 7,G96 words. Second prize, a leather satchel, II. C. Schmidt, Plattsmouth, 6,0S7 words. Third prize, two nice shirts, C. A. Kin namon, Plattsmouth, 5,C6C words. Look out lor new ad. B. A. McELWAIU Carries an Elegant Stock OF Jewelry, Silverware, Watches and - Clocks. Everything kept that goes to constitute a first-class jewely store is kept in his stock. Repairing done by first-class workmen and sat isfaction guaranteed or mon ey refunded, r B. A. McELWAIN," First door south f Post Oftice, Plattsmouth, Neb. al'iiiAIUiaito'f . These tiny Capsules are superior to Ualsam ; of Copaiba, Cubebs and Injections. jr""Yl They cure in 4Q hours the yy same diseases without anylncoH veaience. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS For Sale Two desirable resi dence lots in Orchard Hill addition to Plattsmouth, within a block of the Missouri Pacific depot. For particulars call on or address The Herald office. EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF N, Y. T. H. Pollock, Agent, E2 "Persons baring normal rision will be able to read this print at a distance of 14 inches from the ores with ease ana comfort: also will be able to read it with each ere separately. If unable to do so your ere are defective and should bar immediate attention. When the eves become tired from read ins; or sewinc. or if the letters look' blurred and run together, it is a sore indication that glasses are needed. The lenses old in the cheap goods are of unequal deusitr and hare imperfectlr formed surfaces. Continued use of these poorer lenses will result in positive iniurr from the constant strata upon the muscles of aifflrmmftdstin to aapplj toe defects im the class." Dr. Shipman will test your eyes free and fit you with perfect lenines in KOld, silver, steel, zynolite or rubber frames. HP The Place to Buy Hardware IS AT G. BREKENFELD'S WHERE YOU WILL FIND STOVES, RANGES, Tift WAKE, GAUD Eft TOOLS GASOLINE STOVES, BUILDERS' HARDWARE, PAD-LOCKS, DOOR-LOCKS, LADIES' PEN KNIVES, ETC. 0 NEW PROCESS "QUICK MEAL 99 GASOLINE STOVE I wish to specially recommend. It is absolutely safe. GOODS SOLD ON THE INSTALL ment plan as cheap as for cash, on easy monthly payments. Come in and examine my anti-rust tin ware which is warranted not to rust for one year. If at any time you want anything new that we do not happen to have in stock we can get t for you on two days' notice. '4-21 Maln-a. Platt...