The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1877-08-04


c., Ii. & u. road, assuring them that the re-
duction which was announced to take effect
to-day will not be made, and that their wages
will hereafter be paid more promptly.
There is report that the Pennsylvania
road will tx up a compromise with its men
to-day, but itlacks definite authority. Presi-
dent Jewett announces thai under no con-
sideration will the Erie road yield
The strike on the Pan Handle, which il
was hoped might be averted, has begun. On
the Marietta 4 Cincinnati strike has been
voted down almost unanimously by the
men. This is the day for paying Off the
men on the O. 4 Nj. road, and strike is
looked for in that quarter. lu other direc-
tons the status of affairs has not materially
changed, although at all railroad points
there is a feyerish expectation of trouble.
AT Pittsnurg, the loss of the railroad
company alone, in depot buildings grain
elevators, engines, ears and freight, will
amount to millious-how many il is impos-
sihle to say. The terrible work of arson
and pillage was done mainly by men who
were not connected with the strike. The
killed and wounded in the atirays between
the militia and the mob will amount to
scores--perhaps hundreds when the full
history of the bloody days deed is
known.
AT Baltimore there was not much trouble
ON the 22d. A train of cars containing
petroleum was set on fire, but was soon ex-
tinguished.
NEWS FROM ALL QUARTERS.
July "a, 3 Il. m.-The situation can not be
said to have improved. Late dispatches show
that the strike is extending hourly, and is
threatening general interruption of railway
traffic. Ten tons of United States mails are
already on side tracks at different points,
waiting the pleasure of the strikers. The
movement of freight on half of the impor-
tant roads in the West has ceased entir ely
and on some lines passenger trains are
taken off.
But few attempts at compromise are re-
ported. President Devereaux, of the c., c.,
c. Il !. Road, has notified his employees that
ON August LIST their wages will be restored to
the rates paid before the ten per cent cut, and
that this arrangement shall be permanent.
The Louisville Short Line has also, by action
of Chancellor Bruce, reccded from its late
reduction.
On the other hand, Colonel Scott, of the
Pennsylvania, and President Jewett, of the
Erie road, declare that on no consideration
will their companies yield to the demands of
the strikers. They announce directly to the
men that they will hold out, though not
wheel should turn on their roads. There is,
therefore, no hope of compromise on the
great through lines.
The situation in PIttsburg is less serious.
All classes of citizens are uniting in an effort
to save property from pillage and fire, the
strikers themselves being disposed to assist.
At other points the same moderation is not
shown. Mill employees, miners, factory
operatives and other classes of workmen are
being interfered with, and, in some cases,
have been forced to quit work.
At Harrisburg Pa, the militia called out
to preserve order, became panie-stricken,
and surrendered their arms. The mob then
hcmmed in the prisoners, and, amid cheers,
marched them through the main street of the
city, the captors carrying the arms of their
prisoners.
Governor IIartranft has been in Cheynne,
but is on his way to Harrisburg.
There were collisions between the militia
and tn mobs at several places during the
day and night. At Reading, Pa, volley
from the troops killed four and wounded
several in the crowd. At this place night
trains were prevented from leaving the
depot, and several hundred persons COM
menced the obstruction of the tracks Of the
Lebanon Valley Railroad leading to Harris
burg. The cabooses were set on fire, and an
alarm Of fire having been struck, the entire
Fire Department responded. The fremen
from extinguishing the flames. Attention
having been diverted to the burning ears,
the work of destruction was continued. At
other points along the road they were tear
ing up the tracks, turning and blocking
switches, and burning freight cars. train
of freight cars ON the main line on the Sec
ond Street crossing was set on fire, and five
cars were totally consumed. The Lebanon
Valley Railroad Bridge, magnificent struc-
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81 80 900, was fired at the west end shortly
before midnight, and totally destroyed. At
1 35 a. m. all the spans had fallen into the
river. The object in destroying the bridge
is believed to have been to prevent the pas
sage of troops through Reading to Harris
burg and points on the Pennsylvania Rail
road.
At Buffalo, the militia were worsted in
the fight. The request of Gov. Hartranft,
of PENNSYLVANIA, for Federal assistance has
been complied with in proclamation by
the President, and troops will be forwarded.
The strike on the o. e. NJ. road has intro
6uced the elements of disturbance into
Cincinnati. No trains were run last night,
but the mob which surrounded the depot
found work to do at late hour in an attempt
to fire the bridge over Mill Creek. A meet
ing of workingmen is called for seven
o'clock this morning.
The most important feature of to-day's
news is the announcement of the beginning
of strike on the New York Central, which
threatens to become general. The men
want the wages that were paid before June
list, and, if terms cannot be agreed upon, the
last line of communication between the
East and West will be in the hands of the
strikers.
At Newark, Ohio, matters are quiet, but it
is reported that party Of miners from
Shawnee are on their way to the place to
join the railroad men.
At Columbus the mob hold pretty COM
plete sway, closing up rolling mills,
machine shops, and factories and raiding
private establishment.
At East ST. Louis all is reported quiet
The strikers, however, have possession of
the roads. Mayor Bowman, in behalf of
the strikers, had interviews with the Super
intendents and other officers of the several
roads involved in the strike yesterday looking
to compromise or settlement of the diff
Guilty.
At Washington, d. c., the authorities
have been very active throughout the day in
the most effective means at the
control of the government for guarding
its property, especially its military stores
The orders given have been so far executed
that no anxiety is felt in regard to this mat
ter. There was some uneasiness in the early
part of the day, over the situation of the
St. Louis Arsenal, but it is supposed that
the movement ordered from Fort Leaven-
worth, will remove all reason for apprehen-
sion in that quarter, even should trouble
break out in st. Louis. This, however, is
not now expected. The entire force OF
marines and seamen on the coast has been
utilized, and quite force arrived yesterday,
both at Baltimore and Washington. A
strong detachment was forwarded from Bal
timore to Philadelphia. Several of the iron