The Portland daily press., 1877-07-20
FREIGHT TRAINS HELD BACK
AT PITTSBURG.

be issued 1t is not anticipated that any resis-
lance will be made to the troops.
PHILADELPHIA, July 19.-The train men' s
union, which projected the strike on The Penn
sylvapia, Panhandle and Fort wayne raiiEoad
recently, is at Pittsburg considering the ad-
visibility of joining the Baltimore and Ohio
strikers, who wish to combine so as to prevent
the passage of any through freight.
MARTINsBURG, July 19.-Half dozen of the
ringleaders of the strike called to see Captain
Miller at his headquarters in the rear car, soon
after the arrival of the troops, and wanted to
to the almost starving condition of the men,
whose wages were proposed to be cutidown and
reminded him that flour was $40 barrel
Capt. Miller replied that he had nothing to do
with the price of -four; that he came to see
that the trains passed unmolested, and that he
was determined to carry out his orders if the
entire company was used up in the attempt
Col. Delaplane, an hour or two after arriving
telegraphed to Gov. Matthews regarding the
situation, and asked for instructions. He is
now awaiting orders.
AT special meeting of the town council a
resolution was adopted requesting all liquor
dealers to close. Many strikers are drinking
freely, but they generally keep quiet and there
has not been single arrest for disorderly con.
duct.
Two hundred employees of the repair shops at
this point were ordered by the leader to join
the strike. but up to this hour have refused.
Strikers from other divisions are arriving in
small numbers on every train.
A number of strikers remain in the vicinity
of the depot while large bodies are located at
by the mob that they will burn down the depot
and tho hotel, at this place, of which he is
proprietor, for his interference to secure the
preservation of peace. The West Virginia
Guards of Martinsburg and 80 or 40 railroad
men and their friends have espoused the cause
Of the strikers.
At Grafton the strikers have cut the bolts
and connecting hose of all freight engines, un'
fitting them for USE Men have been violently
removed from their engines. The strikers had
full possession and defed the civil authorities
to arrest them. The mayor has issued proc
lamation, saying that he would enforce the law
at all hazards.
Last night stone weighing several pounds
was thrown through the windows of the COVER
nor's room as he was retiring, but it fortunately
missed him and fell ON the bed.
1t is impossible from present appearances to
get men to run the trains out.
The strikers have had meeting and decided
to demand $2 per day for fremen and brake-
men, and no reduction for engineers and con-
ductors
The Presidents proclamation, printed in
hand bill form, is being distributed among en-
ployes at all points Of the road Policemen
have been furnished with large numbers to be
placed in conspicuous places.
Gen. French has three Calling guns.
The state troops are in sympathy with the
strikers.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-The following was
received atithe War Department this morning
from Martinsburg:
The proclamation is being circulated After
IL o'clock il the insurgents have not dispersed
the troops under my command will proceed tt
enforce the order Of the President. At present
everything seems quiet, aud 1 doubt whether
III %ho, off, /.
required. Whatever action L may determine
upon, will be after consultation, and with the
full concurrence of Col. Delaplane, aid to the
governor. FRENCH.
MARTINsBURG, July 19.-Gov. Matthews
ordered all the state militia from Moorefield
and they are now on their way to Martinsburg.
WASHINGTON, July 19.-Col. French at lao
telegraphed to the War Department that all is
quiet at Martinsburg
MARTINsBURG, July 1921 p. ma
military company from Wheeling was called
thirty minutes ago and marched to the crossing
accompanied by sheriff, deputy and party
who agreed to point ten of the leading strikers
out, but before reaching the crossing he backed
out and the military marched back again.
This caused harsh language on the part Of
some persons though there was no demonstra.
ton of violence. The drinking houses were
closed all day, despite which there was consid.
cradle intoxication, and one man under the in
fluence of liquor proposed to hang Col. Sharp,
master of transportation. His friends took
him. The Wheeling military was called upon
to assist In the arrest and refused unless so or
dered by the captain. That officer could not be
found.
235 p. m.-Leut. Koesh with detachment
of Battery f., 4th Artillery. was called out and
cleared the track five minutes ago and the first
train westward has moved. The citizens were
compelled to leave the yard SO that there will
be no obstruction. Capt Rodgers from Fort
McHenry has command of the troops. There
is much excitement, but no violence.
$50 p. m.-Cosl train east with No. engine
left at 3.14. AS it moved .toffiseveral strikers
occupied the hill alongside the track, which
was covered with rocks. The military present.
ed arms and there was no demonstration.
Engine 423 with a train of house cars is Just
moving out and all is quiet. No. took a de-
tachment of ten men under Lieut.. Wilson and
as far as Harper's Ferry and on the west bound
train the troops will 60 as far as Keyser. 1t is
thought the departure of these trains will break
the back of the strike. Warrants were issued
for the arrest of ten of the ringleaders of the
strike, but the authorities will not disclose their
names.
4.45 p, m.-Before the train drawn by engine
No. 423 reached the city limits the fireman de-
serted the train aud it remained stationary till
4 AZ p. M, when it moved off with Geo. Zepp
as fireman: He walked up the track with a
navy revolver in his hand, followed by his
mother who tried to dissuade him from going.
Some of the friends of the strikers ran toward
him to try and prevent him from going, when
he moved the pistol over his head marched
boldly to the engine and took his place and the
train moved off. There were several soldiers
in the cab to protect the engineer and fireman,
besides others in the cab of the rear of the
train. No other trains will be started today
Richard Zepp,. brother to George Zepp, and
chief of the strikers, was arrested today BY the
sheriff assisted by the military and lodged ia
Jail.
$50 p. m.-The west bound train passed St.
Johns Run all right and no further trouble is
anticipated. 1t went out under the charge of
Jonn Manford, engineer. There are now lying
mere - locomotives, nearly all of which have
tnelr nres banked so that they may be ready to
are deserted and most of the military have gone
to their quarters. No trouble ia expected to-
night and it is probable that BY noon tomorrow
there can be found plenty of men to move the
trains. The arrest of the rngleader and the
starting of the two trains has precluded the
probability of further trouble from the strik.
ers.
1015p. m.-The city has become perfectly
quiet and there are but few persons to be seen
at this hour. The arrest of Zepp caused all the
strikers to retire to their homes A number of
them tonight informed the officials of the road
that they. were willing to go to work,
but were afraid. The whole trouble originated
with the second class fremen, who have been
sustained and encouraged by some citizens to
whom they were indebted. The Federal mill
tary officers have retired to their quarters, and
there is only guard on duty.
CINCINNATI, July 19.-The strike on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad has extended to the
Central Ohio division and all the trains are de-
tanned at Newark today. 1t is stated that the
strikers threatened to use fire in case of the re-
moval of trains. There are no demonstrations
of violence yet but such is anticipated in case
any trains are taken out. Men gathered about
the depot in large numbers but good humor
prevailed. Engineers have not openly joined
the firemen in the strike. The opinion pre-
walls that the Governor cannot legally furnish