The ranch was far enough removed from civilization, and I had expected meeting there only a few Mexicans and many Yaqui Indians, but much to my surprise I found an English-speaking man, who proved to be an American.

I did not have long to wait in order to find out what brought him there, for he was very lonesome and disposed to talk.

His name was McLuckie, and up to 1892 he had been a skilled mechanic in the employ of the Carnegie Steel Works at Homestead.

He was what was called a "top hand," received large wages, was married, and at that time had a home and considerable property.

In addition, he had been honored by his fellow-townsmen and had been made burgomaster of Homestead.
When the strike of 1892 came McLuckie naturally sided with the strikers, and in his capacity as burgomaster gave the order to arrest the Pinkerton detectives who had come to Homestead by steamer to protect the works and preserve order.