The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-07-26

The Western roads affected by the prdhi-
bition are Ohio and Miss, Toledo and Wa
basil, Indianapolis and St. Louis, Vandalia
and Southern. and Cairo Short Line.
Reading, Pa. = Two Caboose ears fired
about ii O'Clock to-dpy. 100000 bridge
over Schnylkill river destroyed by fire-ob-
ject of burning bridge, to prevent passage of
troops to Harrisburg.
Pittsbnrg. grain elevator, cor
ner OF Grant and Wash. Sts., burned to-day.
Citizens organizing vigilance committees
miles up the river.
Columbus, Ohio.-Standard Oil Company
discharged 1000 employees to-day in conse-
quence of inability to ship oil.
Philadelphia. -Gov. Hartranft this mora
ing makes formal call on u. S. for protection
Kansas City, Mo.-The feeling here, where
many roads centre, is very feverish. The
strike on the eastern roads went into effect
last night at st. Louis. Affairs reported as
looking serious. Chicago and Buffalo Cen
trail Pacific +. r. Cos San Francisco dis.
patch says that company resccnded rcsoln-
lions reducing wages.
Philadelphia set fire to oil train
on Penna. r. R., west Philadelphia.
Gen1 Sherman and 1t. Gen'l Sheridan
ordered from the West. Cabinet agreed to
issue proclamation to Pa. rioters. Hancock
ordered to command in Pa Gen'l Schofield
OF West Point, ordered to report to Hancock.
Cumberland Greatest excitement pre-
walls and city under control of strikers.
Reading, Pa.-The mob tearing up track
caused conflict with soldiers-the latter fired,
killing 4, and wounding several. Employees
OF Central and Hudson River r. r., held
meeting and demanded general increase of
25 per cent. In case of refusal they strike
to-day.
Jersey City.-Mob disorderly, but con
trolled. Troops moved from Jersey to pre-
vent determination with mob. Short Line
Union, Pittsburg, caused collition two miles
above Sharpsburg. Engines telescopcd.-
Both Engineers, Express Messengers, and
Mail Agents and three passengers instantly
killed and numbers dangerously wounded.
9TH. N. Y. Reg. stoned and hissed-police
cleared streets. Troops behaved well.
WEDNESDAY.
Especial to the VIRGINIAN by the Western
Union Telegraph line.l
Conductors, firemen and brakemen of the
N. Y. Central struck at East Syracuse. Mail
and passenger trains not molested. 600
regulars arrived.
Reading, Pa.-Quiet prevails, but rioters
in virtual possession Of the roads. Governor
Hartranft reached Pittsburg and issued
proclamation. General cessation of travel
on Morris & Essex and N. j. Central expect
eG.
st. Louis.-Pork packers and coopers join
the strike.
Louisville, Ky.-Mob very disorderly,
breaking windows and street lamps. Riot
ers attacked freight depot of L. N. & G.. S.
r. R., smashing windows, doors &c. DAM
ages cannot be estimated. Arrival Of arms
from Frankford awaited with anxiety.
Kansas City, Mo.-Strikers compelled sus-
pension of labor OF all kinds.
Strikers at Terre Haute, Ind, in nndispu-
ted control of all roads.
New YOrk.-The meeting held for the
purpose OF making arrangements for the
mass meeting to night was presided over by
Justus Schwab, communist. The Mayor and
police commissioners were notified to refrain
from sending police or military to ground,
or there would be trouble. Those joining
the meeting are to wear red badges. Great
trouble is expected.
LATER.
Fl. Wayne. Ind, July 25., s p.m.--Pitts-
burg trains not running, except passengers,
which may be taken off at any hour. Wa
Pittsburg, committee on Public Safety held
meetings in the streets and requested the
resignation Of Tom Scott by wishes CT the
stockholders. Ills said Gov. Hartcranft ia
yors his resignation. Three hundred rioters
and thieves arrested since Sunday. Work.
shops and manufactures closing In Chicago.
Great excitement-many arrests. No freights
received in Baltimore from N. York. Bust
ness of every kind suffering and dull. No
freights going over Northern Central. 'Tis
thought when Baltimore &c Ohio Co. attempt
to move freights, trouble will break out fresh.
VERY LATEST-ll O'CLOCK P. M.
Emmisaries of Commune, it is reported in
Washington, have gone further South-the
Louisville demonstration attributable to their
Vaccinations.
Washington. meeting of Cabinet
called this evening for the purpose of keep
ing administration advised of the strikers
operations, so that the President could take
immediate action. A number of dispatches
were received, among them one from Gen.
Hancock reporting Philadelphia quiet and
under control. Cabinet decided that no
further action would be taken by the Gov
eminent for the present.
st. Louis-Labor meeting held here to-
day. A speaker said they had 1000 stand of
arms IN their possession. Cries of ''Let lis
have them and we will use them.' Anoth er
speaker charged bloodshedding at Baltimore
and Pittsburg to the President, who sent
che army in their midst to put down men
who were struggling for their rights. A re-
solution recommending a strike in all
branches of industry adopted.
Scranton, Penna.-Excitemen intense.
Trains on the D., L. & w. Road stopped.
Streets thronged with miners and men from.
r. r. iron mills.
Baltmore-City quiet. Passenger trains
moving regularly.
Neutrality-suspicious.. Carr telegraphs from
Albany that troopsare in possession of round
and freight houses. No freight sent any
where. City quiet. No trouble appre-
hended.
Louisville, Ky.-Very great excitement |
Business suspended. Citizens organizing.
Laborers gathering to the number OF several |
thousand. Attempt was made to burn l.. |
n. &c G.. S. r. r. office.
New York-No mails from Pittsburg. |
Troops in arms in this city, Brooklyn and |
jersey City. An effort to cause general |
strike at Syracuse failed.
Patterson. N. J.-Striking silk weavers |
are becoming demonstrative.
Reported strike on Texas Pacific at Mar |
shall and Dallas, Texas. TT. S. troops, with |
4 pieces guarding R. r. ana other property.
Highland County.
At q mnptino hold at Montarav Tnlv 02r1 |