them. Some of the rioters were scared by the presence of the police, and fled. The crowd of 5 000 "dwindled to half that number." The leaders of the riot planned an attack on the Faulhaber Furniture Company; but the police stopped them before there could be a repeat of the event at the Upson factory. The police grew to such numbers that they "presented a formidable appearance." They dispersed the rioters and arrested their leader, Tom Moore. The eastern part of the city was little better off. A throng of 200 Italians marched through the streets armed with clubs, iron and wire rods, and gate posts. At Gates's quarry there were speeches and threats; workers dropped their tools and joined them. The same speeches and threats were made at Neff's quarry, and more men joined. At Reader's quarry, there was little opposition. They broke into boarding houses and compelled more to join them. The Mayor urged the people not to riot, and called for police forces to be assembled. The stated that the city would use every power to maintain law and order. Armories were prepared for discharge at the mayor's order. Another mob forced the workers of the United Salt Company out. They proceeded to the Cleveland Rolling Mills where they met by the police. After several minutes of serious clubbing, the mob dispersed in every direction. Seven men, all with broken heads, were arrested. Policemen were stationed in the public square to prevent any gathering there. There was also considerable fear that the rioters would gather the dynamite used by the railroad companies to blow up factories and private residences; however, there is no evidence that they did so. Related May Day riots of 1919 Haymarket affair, May 4, 1886 in Chicago, Illinois Bituminous Coal Miners' Strike List of incidents of civil unrest in the United States References 1894 in Ohio 1894 riots Anti-communism in the United States Riots and civil disorder in Cleveland Political riots in the United States May Day protests Labor-related riots in the United States 1894 labor disputes and strikes Labor disputes in Ohio Labor relations in Ohio May 1894 events