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Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
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perative necessity of society. Just
like a whirlwind there is running
over the whole breadth of the land al
uprising among the employees of rail
road companies in which they refuse
to work or let others work upon tn,
roads, thus virtually stopping the
whole carrying trade of the country,
and SO paralyzing the commerce OF
the nation. The cause leading to this
step is the cutting down on the part
of the companies of the wages of the
employees. This is no time for us tc
discuss the question of the sufficiency
or insuficiency Of the wages. 1t will
do NO good. The fact is at this hour
OF peril and forced stagnation Of
business, resulting in the last three
days in the killing of hundred PEG.
pie; the destruction of millions upon
millions worth of property +; the dead
lock of commerce, it would be futile
to argue the cause of difference be-
tween the employer and employed.
The fact is, argument of this kind
would probably fan the flame, instead
of allaying it. But it is our impera-
tive duty Is journalists to plead for
order, for sober reflection, and total
abstinence of all action that would
infame the worst elements Of society.
Let all good citizens stand up firmly,
but temperately for the preservation
of peace and quiet avoiding all Ian
guage and conduct which may in
flame the passions of the populsce
Everything we hold dear on earth II
only preserved by the maintainsnce
Of order in society.
We do not pretend to say how the
matter Of wages now stands for we
don't know, but this Is certain that
permanent good will can only pre-
vail when the rate of charges impos-
ed by railways shall 80 remunerate
them that fair aud living wages can
be paid and shall be paid the employ
ees. It would seem that upon this
basis all difficulties now existing
ought to be settled by fair and pru-
dent men Of both sides.
But by whatever means or methods
the difficulties may be adjusted lei
every good citizen stand by the pres
ervatioa Of order.
the DeaaoCRACY m CoMcLAvE,
The Wapello County Democracy
assembled in tumultuous convention
on Saturday, 2lst inst, at the Conr1
House in this city. True to their rep.
utation they got up what every DO.
holder said was most rantankeroua
show. The immortal AZ from Center
township displayed all the tact and
crookedness which in such eminent
degree many Of them are noted for
in this bailiwick. Judge Hender-
shot, one of the aforesaid AZ, was
evidently Disguised, while occupying
the chair, with the manner in which
the Al delayed the convention hour
upon hour, in piecemeals of from ten
to twenty minutes, while they eau
cussed just how to grease and swal-
low the balance of the convention to
their liking. Verify it was no still
hunt with them, and the Judge, with
his Gathering walking stick and by
word Of mouth, scolded by turns and
then besought them to keep within
the bounds of decency, while the
country delegates, as they saw the
shades Of night creeping apace, shout
ed ut the top Of their voices for the
Center delegation to vote. Again and
again the chairman excitedly called
our under the pressure from the coun-
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

HARRISBURG, July 23.-The crowd
has thinned out considerably, and the
streets were very quiet last night. A
small detachment of the 18th Division
arrived here about midnight and i'm
mediately proceeded to the State Ar
senal. Several bars of iron were
placed on the track of thePhiladelphia
y Reading Railroad, last night, a
short distance from this city for the
purpose of throwing off the track the
train which brought the Schuylkill
county company to Harrisburg. The
obstruction was discovered in time to
prevent accident.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
REsIoME Ed.

Governor Mccormick, of Arizona,
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury,
and Postmaster Filley, of st. Louis,
were both members Of the Republican
National Committee, appointed at the
last National Convention at Cincin-
natl, in June, 1876.
Each State and Territory has q
committeeman under the rules of our
parties, and they are about as orna-
mental and responsible positions as
it is to be . double d. d. at the hands
of a backwoods college.
Before the convention adjourns
which creates these committees, it Sc
lects a Chairman, and about three
years and . half thereafter their names
appear to the call for q National Con-
vention, which call has been licked in
to shape by these able bodied officers
of this committee, and this is about
the sum and substance of their du-
ties.
However the fiat has gone forth that
politics and holding of all kinds,
whether responsible or not, must be
disesta blished, and in the process OF
emasculation it became necessary for
Assistant Secretary Mccormick and
Postmaster Filley to either resign
their lucrative offices, or else their
ornamental positions. Hence their
recent action, which will save the
oo~ntry from the notifying ,specta.
Gle of seeing these distinguished gem
tlemen debauching the public service
three years from now, by having
their names appear to the call for the
convention which ought to nominate
the next President, unless, in the
meantime, Carl Schurz should reform
the Republican party out Of existence.
But seriously, isn't this reform wind
mill running emptyings.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
STRIKERS AT ST. LOUIS IN POSSESSION.

ST.. LOUIS, July N.-All passenger
and express cars for the east were
stopped tbs morning by strikers.
One train on the Vandalia road was
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ALL REGULAR AT BALTIMORE AND
WASHINGTON

ALL REGULAR AT BALTIMORE AND
WASHINGTON.
BALTIMORE, July 23.-At 6 o'clock
this a. m. passenger trains began run.
ming for Washington, and have since
been started out on schedule time.
No trouble is anticipated between
Baltimore and the Capitol, and pas
sengers who entered the cars did not
seem to be in any way alarmed.
Freight trains will be dispatched for
Washington before noon, and Mr..
Fairbank is in hopes that freight may
be passed over the branches of main
stem.
Col. Day commander of the 9Th
Confederate regiment has issued q
circular appealing to old members of
the command to enlist again and fill
the regiment to the full number of a
thousand men.
MORE TROOPS TO RE RAISED IN BAL
TIMORE.
The Adjntant General of the State
has issued an order to Gen. Howard,
authorizing him to Immediate, pro-
coed to organize and recruit regi-
iment to be known as the 7th regi-
ment infantry, Maryland National
Guard. He will select ten officers as
captains and authorize them each to
raise company of men. When SO
raised they will receive from date of
muster in, the same pay and emolu-
ments as those of equal rank in the
regular service. These measures
were decided upon, not from any
new developments of danger, but to
have the city prepared for any emer-
gcncy that may arise. All is quiet
this morning, except in the line of
preparations.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
STRIKERS FIRE AN OIL TRAIN.

PHILADELPHIA, July %, II p. m.-
Strikers have just set fire to an oil
train on Penn. II. II. track near South
street bridge, West Philadelphia.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
NOT QUIET ON THE POTOMAC.

New YORK. July 23.-Dispatches
from Buffalo says the Niagara divi-
sion of Erie struck this morning.
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THE STRIKE ON THE ERIE.

New YORK, July 23.-Thc strike on
the Erie extends this side Of Bing-
hampton. Large military prepare
tons are making to suppress it.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS & yANDALIA AMI
INDIANAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS EN-

INDIANAPOLIS, July PA confer
ence held this morning, between a
committee of the employees and presi-
dent of the indianapolis u Vandalia
road was broken off at IL 80, q. m.
and the strike commenced at II o.
clock. No attempt has been made to
run freight trains.
The Indianapolis & st. Louis men
have followed the Vandalia men
and no freight trains will be moved
after II O'Clock, between Indianapo-
lis and st. Louis. No violence or
destruction of properly is anticipated.
No change on other roads since last
night.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

PITTsRuRe, July 23.--No demon
STATIONS have occurred yet. Citizens
are determined to prevent further
violence. The Philadelphia military
have been furnished rations and am.
munition and are aboard the ears
ready to move. Their destination il
unknown.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

WASHINGTON, July 23.--Thc Presi-
dent has issued proclamation requi-
ring all strikers and rioters to dis
perse.
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$4,000 REWARD

COLUMBIA, PA. July 23.-Passengers
are now allowed to pass.
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SCRANTON, Pa, July 23.-Military
companies under command of Col.
Lewis left here for Wilkesbarre this
a. m. The third division Of the 9th
regiment is concentrating there to be
ready for any emergency. The fire.
men along the Delaware, Lackaman-
ma & Western r. r. will make de-
mand tomorrow and if refused will
strike.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
THE STRIKE AT CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, July 23.-Up to noon
everything is quiet here, though
seems to be an anticipated move.
ment Of some kind on the part of the
strikers, this afternoon. No freights
are running on any of the roads
The first passenger train on the
Cincinnati & Southern road leaves
Ludlow, across the river, for Somer-
set, KY, at three o'clock, this after
noon.
THE STRIKE UNANIMOUS AT COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, o., July 23.-About
noon to-day, the railroad strikers to
the number of 300, went to the rolling
mills and compelled the employees to
suspend work. They also went to the
Wassett Fire Clay Works, Patterson's
Pot Works, Adams Planning Mill,
Franklin Machine Works, Peters
Sash Works, and other factories, the
employees of which joined the strikers.
Then the entire mob, who had their
dinners with them, went to the Union
Depot, to the number of 1000, and
eat their dinners. No violence was
offered. General Manager Caldwell,
of the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and ST.
Louis road, has ordered all the shops
closed and the suspension of bust
ness, except such as is necessary to
keep the passenger trains moving.
No interference has been offered such
trains.
No passenger trains have left here
on the Baltimore IL Ohio II, r.. since
Saturday.
1t is reported that the Hooking
Valley trackmen quit work this morn
ing. Everything is comparatively
quiet. AT the Newark Yarks, which
are under the control of troops, no
attempt will be made to move trains
to-day, owing to the blockaded con-
dition of the tracks. Passenger trains
are also delayed by strikers distrib-
uted along the line at different points.
The report that Gov. Young would
return 10 Columbus to-day, is pre-
mature.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

BALTIMORE, July 3D. All quiet here
this morning. Passenger trains are
running on Baltimore 81 Ohio Rail-
road between here and Washington.
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and came down to tho Union Depot.
The mob had things all their own
way. The round-house and shops,
together with the engines and num-
Der of cars, are entirely destroyed by
fire. 1t is reported that about TWEEN
ty persons
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

New York, July GA dispatch
from Hornellsville says everything
is quiet. The 23rd regiment will be
here about 10 O'Clock.
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n1ocKApr AT TOLEDO

TOLEDO, July 23.-This afternoon
the strikers compelled the engineers
and firemen OH the Lake Shore Road
at Air Line Junction, near here, to
run the engines into the round-house,
All west bound freight has stopped,
and no stock or freight is received.
MAILS DELAYED.
New YORK, July 23.-Ten tons of
mail matter are delayed by the strike.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

CHESTER, Pa, July 23.-Thc Nor.
ton and Hartranft rifles have been
ordered to Paoli.
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PITTsRURG, July 23.-The city coun-
Gil to-day, resolved to furnish rations
needed and to meet other expenses
incurred in suppressing the riot. A
citizens meeting is called for this af-
ternoon. A dispatch was sent to the
Philadelphia military at Freeport
requesting them to return and guar
anteeing them protection.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25
THE MAYOR OF PITTSBURG ISSUES A
PROCLAMATION.

PROCLAMATION
PITTsBuRe, July pa proclama-
ton wasissued this morning, by May
or Mccarthy, reciting that violence
prevails, &C., calling on all to refrain
from participating in excited assem-
blages and commanding all women
and children to go home. 1t orders
the immediate closing of saloons and
liquor shops, and concludes, "by vir-
tue of the authority vested in me.
hereby declare that all riotous dem
onstrations must and shall be put
down, and that peace and quiet shall
reign throughout the city.
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

CLEVELAND, Ohio, 2 p. M.-The
strike has just taken place on the Lake
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GREAT EXCITEMENT AT rITrsnuRG LAST

NIGHT.
PirTsBuRG, July 23.-Throughout
the entire night the city was in state
of intense excitement in consequence
of the terrible scenes which had been
enacted during the day, although no
attempts were made to fire any addi-
tional property, and the citizens were
Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-07-25

PITTsBURG, Pa, July %, 3P. NJ
Mob run train of burning cars into
the Union Depot and fired that bull
ding. 1t is probable the entire busi-
ness portion of the city will be de-
stroyed. Nearly all the troops killed
or wounded.
4:0P. M.-Mob have just fired the
freight depot of the Pittsburg, St.
Louis Il Cincinnati Railroad.
A 80 r. M.-The Union Depot is de-
stroyed. Nearly all the troops routed
and killed. The city in great danger
of an immense conflagration.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July %, 5 :25 p. NJ.
The citizens are organizing and
marching to the scene of the conflict
to prevent further damage. All arm
ed with concealed. weapons and heavy
base ball bats.
n. pxp, AVN Ohio 9 =, TIL a
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BLOCKADE OF FREIGHT AT CHICAGO.

BLoChADE vi fREiehl Al SHlCAGO.
CnIeAco, July -Hardlya train
of freight has been sent east this
morning over the railroads centerins
here. The policy of the agents here
will be, so far as possible, to keep all
trains just where they are to prevent
an aggregation Of rolling stock at any
point, All the railroad employees
are quietly at work wherever they
have any thing to do.
Gorham, Assistant General Mana.
ger of the Pittsburg IL Fort Wayne
Railroad here knows nothing of the
road having acceded to the demands
Of the strikers.
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KEROSENE USED.

CHICAGO, July GA Pittsburg
special 3 40 a. m. says: Men who APP
piled q torch to car containing glass
in. Panhandle yard, near tunnel.
poured kerosene oil upon the straw
before lighting it, hence the reason Of
the car igniting..so rapidly. As soon
as telegram elevator was announced
to be on fire, the people began to flock
TO the scene as it was considered that
the building would make an imposing
fire, and the sight was an appalling
one. There was great deal Of grain
in the bins, and the loss must there
fore be very heavy. At 5 As the tall
stately building was lettering under
the cracking flames, and it was ex-
pected the adjoining property would
be swept away. The fire at the grain
elevator started shortly after five
O'Clock, and ragged with fury, burn
ing for over three hours Chief
of Police Evans, made an effort
to throw water into it as soon as he
discovered smoke issuing from the
top, but man of the mob placed o
revolver at his head and told him ii
he ordered the engines to throw q
drop of water he would shoot him
dead. No water was thrown except
on tho houses opposite ON Liberty
street, which were saved by the mos,
superhnman efforts of the firemen OF
Pittsburg and Allegheny. The fire
was very hot and when the slate be.
gan to fall off, the blaze shot out or
all sides and a small panic occurred
on Liberty street. We could no
learn whether any one was injured
or not, but there were a great many
women badly frightened if they
were not hurt.
1t is believed the loss of the Penn
sylvania railroad company will reacf
$5,O0O,O0O.
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HlEpNEn syH 4 STEVENS, BOSTON, MASS
vsgstiae Is Sold BY Al Druggists.
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TAKING BACK AN ORDER FOR REpuc-

LOUISVILLE, july 23.-In the alb
sense Of the receiver of the Louisville
& Cincinnati Short Line, who is out
photographs reach, Chancellor Bruce
this morning issued an order with
drawing the recent circular announ-
cling a reduction in the pay of that
roads employees.
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Special Te,eqrams to The couric,

PITTsBURG, July 22.-The outer
depot yards of the Pennsylvania Gen.
trail are now abandoned by the troops.
The Philadelphia troops went out on
Pennsylvania Avenue, and the Pitts
burg Battery bows
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wan bhohE OOI IN READING.
READING. r., July 23.-The existing
railroad troubles which have created
intense excitement in this city, culmi-
mated in serious outbreak last nj ght.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock, upon the ar
rival of the last passenger train from
Philadelphia, about 1000 men follow
ed after the train from Seventh and
Penn. streets, to the new passenger
depot. Night trains were prevented
from leaving the depot, and several
hundred persons commenced
the obstruction of the tracks of
the Lebanon Valley r. r., leading to
Harrisburg. Two cabooses were set
on fire and an alarm of fire having
been struck the entire fire department
responded. Firemen were prevent
however by the crowd from extin-
gushing the flames. Attention hay
ing been diverted from the burning
cars the work of destruction was con-
tinued at other points along the road,
tearing up the tracks, turning and
blocking switches and burning freight
cars. A train OF freight cars on the
main track, on Second street crossing,
was set on fire and five cars were to-
tally consumed.
The Lebanon Valley Railroad
bridge, a magnificent structure across
the Schuylkill, costing over $l5O,OOO
was fired at the western end shortly
after midnight, and was totally de.
stroyed. AT l 30 q. m. all the spans
had fallen into the river. The object
in destroying this bridge is believed
to have been to prevent the passage
of troops through this city to Harris
burg and points on the Pennsylvania
Railroad.
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PirrsBuRG,J july 23.-The real strik-
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PITTsBuRG, Pa, July %, 2 :25 p. m.
The Elevator and PAM Handle
Freight Depot are burning now.
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ST. LOUIS, July 23.-The strikers in
east st. Louis have given special
permit to the National Stock Yard
people. to use their own locomotive
to haul feed to the yard for stock
there. They have also permitted the
Union Railway Il Transit Co., to
select ten men TO switch trains coming
to the relay depot destined to this
city. The Chicago e. Alton road at
tempted to move a freight train out
of the yard but it was stopped and Ia
ken back.
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John McCarty, Henry Fisher,
plumber, Jacob Newmaster, men,
Der of Co. e, Capt. Kiele, member of
the 10Th Regiment, was instantly
killed, being shot through the head
while standing on the hillside; Chat
ney, conductor of freight; VIM. Ray,
j. Dearmer, John Row Youngman,
10th street, lived only short time.
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PHILADELrmA, July 2l.-Several
companies Of military have arrived
at West Philadelphia depot where
Gen. Brinton has his headquarters.
HARRISBURG, July Ex-Governor
Hartranft telegraphcd Gen. Latta
from Cheyenne to order out prompt
ly all the troops necessary to support
the Sheriff. in protecting moving
trains on the B. 81 o. road, and go TO
Pittsburg and take supervision of all
the troops ordered out.
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WE'VE KILLED.,
and q number wounded.

PITTsBURG, July 22.-At 20 a. M,
the upper round-house
CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE BURNING CARS,
and it, together with seventy freight
engines, were speedily destroyed.
The loss is 100000. The building
is now smouldering mass of ruins.
At s 30 the Union Line Office took
fire, and in fifteen minutes
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THE HANDS ON TWO MORE RAILROADS
STRIKE.
CLEVELAND, July 23.-At noon to.
day all the shopmen and trainmen of
the G. G. e. Sc ]. II. II. in this city
quit work. No disturbances. No
mail trains on the Cleveland a. Pitts
burg Railroad to-day. At Collin
wood, the headquarters of the Lake
Shore Railroad. Everything is quiet.
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THE RAILROAD STRIKERS NOT ALONE TO
! BLAME.
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READING, Pa, July 23.-The mob
which have been tearing up the
track here, to-day, came in conflict
with a portion of the 4th regiment,
shortly after p. m. The soldiers
fired into the crowd, killing four and
wnuudinr caroral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-22

the fact that taxes which are collected IN New
York City are voted away at Albany by rustc
legislators who never see the metropolis, except
perhaps by way of an occasional spree ana
are so far from having its best interests at
heart that they are possibly-if the truth were
told-a little jealous of its greatness we sh''i'
not have complete reform until we have nome
rule. But the time is not distant when politi-
cal parties within the city will see their inter-
est in forcing upon their associates at the State
capital change in the present preposterous anu
ruinous system. When the people have Keen
and practical realization of what excessive
taxation means Gas they are sure TO nave I'M
der the pressure of hard times), when not ohly
the capitalist finds the cost of marble court
houses, unnecessary bOulevards, and ruinous
salary list laid upon his houses and lots put
the tradesman feels it in his rent, the mechanic
feels it in the price of pound OF Deci' tne
laborer feels it in the cost of hundred weight
of coal, and thousands of the suffering poor
feel it in the dearth of employment ana un-
certainty of wages, then even the most seilsh
politicians may begin to understand that the
day has come for new departure.