Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-07-20
A Train stoned by Canal strikers

each train is prepared guard will mount
it.
A Train Stoned by Canal Strikers
This morning, about 2:45 O'Clock, a dis
patch was received from Capt. Curtis, who,
with guard, left on the train yesterday,
dated at keyser, stating that a large crowd
stonE d the train at Sir Jehn's Run, but did
no damaPe. The stoning of the train was
by canal boatmen, who were not allo we'd to
jump on IL. C..
Threatening Attitude OF the Strikers
this Morning.
MARTlNsBUhG, w. VA, July 20, 1925 a.
m Crowds are reported at Cumberland,
Key user, Grafton, and Wheeling. That at
Cumberland is largely composed OF canal
men. These met the west bound train about
midnight, ard by misplacing a switch caused
the engine TO ron off, but no damage was
dOfe. On receipt OF this Information Gen.
French telegraphed to Major Curtis, who is
conveying the Train, TO protect 1t at all haz-
ards. There are not many strikers about the
railroad Eere, and they are generally quiet.
Threats have been overheard that they in
tend 10 rest while the troops are here, and
tear things as soon as they leave. Already
sIx trains have left-two eastern and four
western. The first train westward carried q
guard in charge of Lieut.. Howard.
AT Cumberland heavy rain was falling,
which cooled the ardor OF the strikers.
In case OF severe trouble at Cumberland il
Is said the officers in command will be at a
loss TO determine what course to pursue in
resisting attack, as the Presidents procla-
nation gives them TO authority to preserve
the pt ace in Mary land.
TOrpedOes On the Track
Near keyser number of torpeiOes were
removed from the track. c.
Gen. French's Order
HARRISBURG, w. VA, July 20, I'LL a
m.-Gen. French has issued an order recit.
Ing that due notification had been given by
the Presidents proclamation to persons con
ce1ned In the interruption of travel, that
WhosOever persists in such Interruption does
so al his peril. This order was promptly
transmitted all elong the line, and doubtless
Will have good effect.
Arrest Of Two RingIeaders
tn excitement here has subsidized TO such
an extern that the arrest OF two parties by a
defa' of the Mattbt WIS Light Gaard, AS ring
ieaners, mis- morning. caused nO eXcitame' [
Whatever. The larger portion of the troops
Will move westward during the day, aud
line.
A Train Captured by TramnS
freight train eastward this morning was
captured at Sandy Hook by about twenty
I'VE tramps, who compelled the engineer 10
proceed on his way, End at last accounts
they still had possession. C..
The New Theater OF War
MARTINsBUHG, w. Va, July 20, I:5O D. M
AT Sir Johns Run the canal men stopped a
train about $50 o'clock taking Off the enyi-
neer and fireman and removing pins. a
train with troops is now being made up
under command of Col Leitchfield. | am
OIL TO the seat OF war. Maltinsburg quiet C.
Every thing Lovely at Martinsburx
MAkTINhBUHG, w. Va, July 20, Las o. IN.
AT MsrtinsbUrg all is quiet; freight trains
are being dispatched in both directions
moving with regularity. GEO. S. KooNTZ
[BY ASSOCIATED PRESyl
All quiet at keyser
kEYSER, W. VA, July 20, 2:tO a. M
Ere, gnt trains are arriving here from Mar
tlnsourg, and as they come in the firemen
are taken of. Thirteen United United States
soldiers came with the first train. There is
no disturbance yet.
[Note-A special from Keyser last night
stated that the strikers there were defiant
and assured yesterday, and would not per
NIT even the shifting engines TO be Ia wed in
the shop yards.
The Attack Oh the Train At Sir JOhu',
Run.
HARRISBURG, w. VA, July %. 0 a. M
The fact that the west bound freight train
which left here yesterday afternoon was
STONED sis at Sir johns run was not disclosed
Till this morning. The fireman, Zepp. was
struck, but was only slightly injured The
attack Is not attributed by the railroad OFF,
GERS as result Of the strike, but is supposed
TO have been made by canal bOatmen who
have been in the habit of riding on the
freight trains, which privilege was denied
them on that train. There were some torpe-
they could do no harm.
Trains Going Gut from Martinsburx.
Trains began TO move at o'clock The
nrst one westward took detachment of
troops, under command of Lieut.. Howard.
There appears to be little difficulty thus far
In obtaining men to work the trains, and
some of the strikers have applied to be rein
stated already. Three traias have gone east
and three west.
The Strikers Tap the TELEGRAPH
wires.
GRAFTON, w. VA, July 20, q. m.-The
strikers held a meeting here last night, and
resolved to send assistance to their comrades
at keyser, where they have learned thai
small squads OF U. g. troops have bee
sent to guard q train just arrived. The
strikers here are one hundred strong and are
entirely hey ond the control of the civil au-
thorities. The telegraph wires have not been
cut at any point between Martinsburg aud
" beeling, as reported, but the wires have
been tempered with by the strikers. who
have among their number some men who
are operators. 1t is known that they have
tapped the wires to get Information of the
plans devised TO circumvent them,
Cen French's PROCLAIM alton.
MARTINsBURG, w. VA, July 20, a. NJ
issued by Gen. French
HEADQUARTERS u. s. TRooPs.)
MARTINsBURG, w. VA, July 20. {
Due notification having been given by the
proclamation of the President OF the United
states TO those concerned, the undersigned
warns all persons engaged In the INTERRUPT
ton of travel ON the Baltimore aud Ohio
Railroad that the United States troops must
not be tmpeded, and whoever undertakes II
do SO at their own PERI.
fSigned,1 WIN. H. FRENCH,
Bvt- Major General u. ). A,
Colonel 4th artillery commanding.
KeyseR Calls for Ala
incarnation has just been received here
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