Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-08-01
Eaily July 9th


The situation in this city, SO far as
il relates to railroad matters is with
out notable change. At the depot
everything is as quiet as it ever is on
Sunday. The freight and ticket Off
ces of the G. B. & Q. have been closed,
and will remain so until the muddle
is settled between the Company and
the men. The yard is practically
empty, the rails are rod with rust,
and scarcely moving thing is to be
seen about the depots. As heretofore,
everything remains quiet with the
employees, who repeatedly renew their
assurances OF fidelity TO the interests
of the Company, the protection OF
their property, and the general peace
of the city.
The X. & d. NJ. Road is still run
ming one passenger and one freight
train each way daily, and their mel
are, apparently, as well satisfied a
ever they were.
The North Missouri Road is run
ming only one train, mail and passen
ger, each way daily, and have dis
charged al. men except station agents
The Central Road still keeps up it
regular runs, makes its usual time
and so far. are not affected by TIL
strike, except in SO far as their con
nections are concerned.
The employees of the c. d. II G., il
connection with the citizens, had :
largely attended meeting at the Cit.
Hall last night, at which speeche
were made both by citizens and rail
road men, the general tenor of which
was in favor of peace.
Our reporter was not present whel
Mr.. Teter spoke, but the following
has been furnished us as the remark
substantially which he made:
Mr.. Teter said he did not sufficient
ly understand their experience II
intelligently advise. He, however
was happy to hear that they wer
orderly and quiet; that no yiolenc'
or lawlessness was intended. Ill
deprecated the conflict between CAPT
tai and labor; said they were mutual
and whatever destroyed capital als'
ruined labor hoped that no employs
of the road would attempt the de
struction Of any property belong
|, ing to the road. He said he
knew the men operating the road
and believed them all to be gentle
men hoped and believed that som'
peaceable way would be found Il
} settle the difficulty.
, Sam b. Evans, editor of the Demo
crat, said:
Il You are all aware that am not :
speech maker. i only make speeches
through my paper. Imade my speed
in my paper this morning; you hav,
seen it. l have nothing to add, moth
: ing to take back. Your cause is just
l sympathize with you, and am ready
in every way ! can to aid you. Ii
conclusion, j have only to say stant
firm and united and you will sue
coed. sB #
Speeches were also made by sever
, al railroad men, the general tone o
, which seemed to be that they SHOULD
stand firm by the step they had taken
After the public meeting was held
the citizens were requested to with
draw, and private meeting was in
augurated, the nature of which ha
not been made known. A large pri
vate meeting was also held thi
morning, which was held only for tn
purpose of finishing the business LEI
over from last night, which we ar
told only related to their organization
The mail train on the c. b. & @
which came down last night, is still
mere, where it seems it is to remai
TOR the present. We have had n
mail from the East to-day, and it ap
pears probable that we will have non
Tomorrow.
So far Louisville has suffered les
from the irresponsible mob than tn
!. other great cities. Louisville has ha'
mobs before and knows what the
mean, SO that the people there organ
lied and armed in time, and Mayo
: Jacob told all parties concerned, in
! proclamation, that he would mo,
, down with grape and canister tn
! first turbulent crowd that assembled
. They haven't assembled.