davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
STRIKE AT CoNNERsvILLE.
Furniture Manufacturers Refuse co Recognize
the Knights, and Strike Results.

Furniture Manufacturers Refuse TO Recognize
the Knights, and Strike Results.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
.CoNNERsvILLE, March 25-This morning all
of the employees of the Cooley Morrison and
Meunk e Roberts furniture factories. and all
but about fifty of the employees of the Indiana
and Connersville furniture factories went out on
strike, numbering over five hundred, 400 of
whom are Knights Of Labor. The four hundred
Knights paraded the streets in body. and
caused quite ripple of excitement The imme-
diate cause of the strike was the concerted ac-
ton Of the four factories here in posting notices
in the shops, yesterday, that the men who were
asking an increase of wages would be heard indi-
vidually by the employers, but that they would
not hear or recognize committee from the
Knights which had been trying to negotiate
with the Connersville factory, where the first
demand for an increase of wages, averaging
about II per cent, had been made.
The employees looked upon this action as deter
mined attempt on the part of the employers to
crush out the Knights organization, and hence
the unanimity with which the men struck, re-
gardless of their afiliation with the Knights
The strikers concede that at the factories pres
ent prices for furniture, the employers cannos
afford but slight increase of wages, but say that
for the past two years the factories have been
cutting each other on the prices OF their goods,
and requiring their employees to bear the brunt
of their cuts The employees think the cut in
prices has not been warranted, and want the old
prices restored, in measure and a fair conse-
Quential increase of their wages The employ
ers. on the other hand, claim that, with the pres
ent condition of their trade, they cannot restore
or raise the prices on their goods
The labor lodge here has over eight hundred
members, and is increasing nightly. The McFar-
Ian Carriage Company, employing nirety-ive
men, experienced strike Monday, but the differ
ences were soon adjusted and the men went back
the same day. most of them receiving an increase
of wages
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
shots Exchanged at Pacific.

ST. LOUIS March 25.-The Globe Democrats
special from Pacific, No., forty miles west of
here, says the track was obstructed with stick
of timber, about quarter of mile from the
station there, this afternoon, but the freight
train which left here this morning
nase nad no difficulty in removing it About About
train passed through the town, and when some
rods beyond,t the station, number of strikers at
tempted to board it shot was fred by one of
the train guards. and this was followed by a vol
ley. The strikers then responded, and some
forty shots wore fred. Great excitement was
created, but nobody was injured The com.
psny's property is being guarded by the sheriff
tonight.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
OTHER LABOR NEWS.
One Phase of the Labor Question To Be
Tested in the Courts.


One Phase Of the Labor Question To Be
Tested in the Courts.
CHICAGO, March 25.-The firm of Bruschke s.
Reike furniture makers, filed their bill to-day,
asking that their old employees. now on strike,
be enjoined from patro)ling the streets in the
neighborhood of their factory, and from the
manufacture of dynamite bombs and other
destructive implements. The defendants who
are thus charged with these unlawful acts are
Furniture makers Union No. l, and about one
hundred employees. The strikers deny that they
have any sinister intentions. One of the latter
said to-day s'The idea that any of our men are
in the slightest degree dynanters is absurd.
The dynamite story is a fiction of Bruschke's
own invention, and came about in this way:
Ever since the strike. we have had men stationed
near the factory to warn those seeking work
there of the kind of men they would have to
work for. We have never intimidated any one,
or even threatened him. When we heard that
Bruschke intended to arrest as we went to the
police and inquired whether we were violating
any law by walking on the street in front of the
factory, and were told we were not We have
FIVE men on patrol in the neighborhood of the
factory, and relieve them every two hours.
doL't see how the courts prevent from
doing as we have done, so long as we attempt no
intimidation
An injunction was granted this evening by
Judge Garnett restraining the strikers from in
terfering with those who desired to work in the
factory, and from using any violence or intimi-
dation. It is proposed to have 250 copies of the
writ printed in English and German. with the
seal of the court attached The firm intends to
have deputies on hand whenever striker at
tempts to violate the writs, to see that he is
placed in Jail. The outcome of the proposed
method is exciting lively interest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Conflicts Between the Authorities and the
Anarchists Almost Continuous-Uneasi-
ness at Brussels and Antwerp.
All Available Troops Ordered Held i,
Readiness for Immediate Action.
MIR. Gladstone Too LII to Appear in Parlia-
ment-A Duel Between French and an
Amercap Woman-Other Cable News.
THE BELGIAN ANARCHISTS.

Continuous Conflicts at Liege-Foreign Agf~
tarors Swarming TO the Scene.
BRUSSELS March 25.--The city was placarded,
during the night, with calls issued by the work
ingmen's federation for great meeting of work
ingmen tonight. The striking miners at Liege
attempted to renew general rioting last night,
but were overpowered by the police. The troops
stationed at Antwerp are held within their bar.
racks so to be available for the suppression OF
any disturbance that may be created by unem-
ployed workingmen.
The strike at Liege has become almost general
in that district Continuous conflicts are taking
place between the strikers and the civic guards.
4 large number of foreign agtators have arrived
in the disturbed district, and are urging the
strikers to continue resistance to the authorities
Gangs OF men made up of Anarchists and
rorghs of the worst description are parading in
the suburbs, creating disorder and perpetrating
outrages. Citizens are waylaid and money ex-
torted by threats of violence. Postmen going
their rounds are accompanied by guards of SOL
diers. Arrests of persons concerned in the dis
turbances are being made by wholesale. Many
rioters have been captured while sleeping in the
fields, where they had fallen while drunk. The
town hall is occupied by civic guards. Strong
reinforcements of troops are arriving at the
scene of the riots. Civic guards are holding the
pit-mouths
The miners strike has extended to Charleroi
There the men demand 25 per cent increase in
wages, and, pending the granting of it, have
quit work and gone to rioting. The gen-darmes
have so far been successful in dispensing the
mobs that have collected. The authorities have
forbidden public procession on Saturday, in
view of the possibility of further trouble. All
available troops have been ordered to hold them
selves in readiness for any emergency.
An attempt was made to-day to blow up rail-
way train near Hazlet A package containing
thirty-fve dynamite cartridges had been placed
on the rail, but was swept aside by the cow
catcher without being exploded. While the
encine-driver was examining the package it
exploded and blew off three of his fingers.
Placards have been placed in Liege sammoning
workingmen to a meeting tomorrow, and con-
cluding with the words: "Let each man bring
revolver. Then, forward"
At the meeting here. this evening, several
violent speeches were made. Workingmen were
urged to attend demonstration on June 13, and
to disregard any opposition offered by the gov
ernment Thousands of men who were unable
to gain entrance to the meeting hall attempted
to form procession, but were prevented by the
police
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Labor Notes.

ST. LOUIS, March 25.-The ST. Louis Refining
and Smelling Company to-day closed their works,
throwing 300 men out of employment This
action is caused by the impossibility of the COM
pany procuring supplies, owing to the strike
upon the Gould Southwest system Of railroads.
New YORK, March 25-The strike of the
cloak makers still continues. Bischoff & Open
heimer, both large cloak manufacturers, to day
notified the strikers committee that they would
grant the demands of their operators. Up to
noon there had been no answer made by the
Manufacturers Association to the proposed
agreement from the Central Labor Union.
Orders were therefore issued to call out all the
lxaxsxa axax2G Gxa.sxax ls..x<x. >
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Indications that the End Of the Trouble Is Near
East st. Louis Switchmen Cease Work
Labor News from Many Points.
OFFICIAL ACTION.
Gov. Marmaduke Orders the Company to
Resume the Running Of Trains

Gov. Marmaduke Orders the Company to
Resume the Running Of Trains
ST. Louis, March Ex-Governor Marmaduke,
of Missouri, issued, at a late hour last night, q
proclamation relative to the railroad strike so far
as it affects the commerce of the State. After
defining the respective duties Of the railroad
continues:
Wherefore, ], John s. Marmaduke, Governor
of the State of Missouri, by virtue of the author
ity in me vested, do hereby call upon the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway Company. and upon its
officers and agents and its employees OF every
grade, each in their several capacities to assist
in resuming traffic of all kinds in the usual way,
on all the railroad lines operated by said COM
pany in Missouri, and warn all persons, whether
they be employees or not, against interposing
any obstacle whatever in the way OF said resump-
tion; and with firm reliance upon the courage,
hereby call upon all good citizens to assist in
carrying out the purposes Of this proclamation
and also hereby pledge the whole power of the
State, SO far as it may be lawfully welded by
its chief executive officer, to sustain said COM
pany and its servants in said resumption, and to
restrain and punish all that may oppose it.
Preparations are. being made at the head
quarters Of the citizen soldiery in this city for
the--protection of the armoryjand the property of
the railroad companies in this city in the antici
patton Of military assistance being necessary to
make possible the resumption of traffic upon the
roads now blockaded by the striking Knights of
Labor. A regular guard is kept on duty at the
armory, and the Rainwater Rifles. and Company
"a" Branch Guardsl are also under arms at the
same place, ready to 60 to the assistance of the
police at a moments notice. and all militia forces
of the city under instructions to be ready for
action at the call of the Governor.
The statement which appears to have gained
circulation outside the city, that the militia has
been called out. is entirely unfounded. No call
has been made, and the small guard at the
armory is maintained there by the regimental
officers merely as a precautionary measure to
protect the private property and the arms and
ammunition stored in the building from possible
depreciation.
At meeting of the board of directors of the
Missouri Pacific Railway Company to-day in
New York, the proclamation of Governor Mar
maduke, Of Missouri was read and on motion, it
was
Resolved. That this company viii in the future, as
it has sought to do in the past make every effort to
the earliest possible and regular resumption of
the operation of its TRAINS and pledges itself to
form and comply its part with all the acquisitions
of the Governor in said proclamation
The action of the board was telegraphed to
Governor Marmaduke.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Governor Ireland,s Proclamation.

Governor Ireland's Proclamation.
AUSTIN, Tex, March Ex-Governor Ireland
to-day issued the following proclamation
Whereas. It has been made known to me
that disturbances, irregularities and violations
of law are of frequent occurrence on various
veying freight and passengers are interfered
with by persons having no connection
with said road; that the bridges
have been burned, spikes have been
withdrawn and trains derailed. to the great det-
riment o. commerce and travel and the placing
of life in great peril 1t is said this condition of
affairs has been brought about by the organiza-
ton known as the Knights of Labor, and that
persons engaged in these lawless deeds are mem
oers 1I not il nardS resh hs is
this order, or the best elements in
it, can countenance these violations of law
mentioned. Employees have the unquestionable
moral and legal right to quit the service Of their
employers whenever their employment is not
remunerative and satisfactory, provided such
action does not violate their contracts; but when
they quit and their relations it is the duty
of those quitting to get out of the way and al
low any others who may wish to take the serv-
ice abandoned, free to do SO. Intimidation or
interference is gross violation Of the rights of
free men, and cannot be tolerated in free gov
ernment.
"Now, therefore. ], John Ireland. Governor of
Texas, do hereby issue this, my proclamation,
W6rulnS oil pcESouS, whatsoever tu0y may De, en-
gagged in any of the said unlawful acts, that
they arc entailing on themselves disaster and
ruin. and that offended and outraged justice
will soon overtake and punish them. do not
undertake to say who these lawless persons
are or who is right in the contro-
versy, but violations of the law and dis
regard for the rights of the people
cannot be justified or excused / appeal to the
law abiding people throughout the State to aid
the civil officers in restoring order and in exc
cutting the laws, and in discountenancing in
every way this abnormal condition. l appeal to
all civil oficers-judges, sheriffs, constabes and
city oficials-to make use of all the means given
them by the law to restore order, with the assur-
ance that every power of the State, il lawfully
invoked, will be used to enforce the laws.
John IRELAND, Governor
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26

Fort Leavenworth at 245 this afternoon, in
charge Of deputy United States marshal, who
delivered it at the State line to a deputy from
this State. AS the train passed through the
yards here a striker threw switch out of place
in front Of it, btit the officer replaced the switch
before the train saached it Arriving at Pleas
ant Hill, the train stopped for the night.
The following report was received here con-
cerning the situation in the switchmen's strike
at ST. Joseph: "a portion of the men returned
to work at o'clock this afternoon. The strikers
who did not are endeavoring to intimidate them,
but the police are on the ground to protect the
workers. The men at St. Joseph are not organ
lied in the switchmen's union.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
The pit.sburg street-Car Trouble.

PITTsBURe, March pa more unsettled con-
diton of affairs exists to-day among the street
car men and their employers, and strike Gu
Saturday seems quite probable. The workmen
met last night to consider the compromise prop
ostion submitted by the railway officials. and
unanimously decided to stand for the original de-
mands This ultimatum was presented to the
various companies, this morning by District
Master Workman Evans with the statement
that a definite answer was expected tomorrow.
If the demands are not conceded a strike will be
ordered. The officials not disposed to con-
cede everything, and, as both sides appear de-
termined, trouble is looked for within the next
forty eight hours
The street-car officials, at meeting tonight,
adopted compromise measure, promising to
discharge no employe becuse of his connection
with the knights of Labor. The officers say
this is their ultimatum. The compromise. it is
thought, will be accepted, as the recognition
clause was the only one in dispute, and the pro-
position virtually comedies everything demanded
by the men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
ALONG THE LINES.
Kansas City and st. Joe-The Strike at the
Latter Place Adjusted.

Kansas City and ST. Joe-The Strike at the
Latter Place Adjusted.
KANSAS CITY, March 25.-The greatest activ-
ity prevails this morning in every switch yard
except the Missouri Pacific, and freight is being
handled with all possible celebrity. There will
be some delay in consequence of the blockade,
but it is not expected to be serious the strike
was of short duration. All business IN whole
sale lines was resumed to-day, and the city in
dustries are resuming their former conditions.
Nothing was developed to-day in the Missouri
Pacific strike. Governor Marmadukes procla-
nation has not yet had any visible effect upon
the situation.
The only incident in the Missouri Pacific
strike here to-day was the passage of train
destined for Fort Sill, Ind. T. The train left
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Four Men Killed.

KANSAS Cry, Mo-, March 25-The Timess
Fort Elliott. Texas, special says: SIN a fight at
Tascosa over . matter of cattle-stealing, four
wounded. Two others remaining are now in
Jail. The dead men are Jesse Sheets Fred
Chiffon. Frank Malley and Ed King. The
wounded are Fenton Woodruff and Charles EN-
cry; while Louis Bozeman and Catfish Kid were
unhurt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
cincinnati Democratic Nomination..

CINcINNATI. March 25.-The Democratic city
convention met at the Lookout House to-day
and nominated the following ticket: Comptroller
Edwin Stevens; member of Board of Public
Works, Charles r. Chesly; police commissioners
Isaac b. Matson, three years. VIM. Means,
two years, Thos. J. Stevens, one year; infirmary
directors-J. Fl. Gruetor and L. l.. Armstrong 2
Messrs. Means and Stevens are ex-mayors
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
sembly rs. Knights of Labor, to-day adopted the

Resolved That we recommend and ask the public
to suspend their condemnation of the or organization
until such time as will enable the executive board OF
District Assembly 78 to thoroughly investigate many
features of the present strike and bring about
that the traffic of the country may be resumed and
harmony restored between labor and capital and
that strikes in future may be rendered unnecessary
The Assembly is in session tonight. and the
indications are that concessions will be made
which will end the strike on the Missouri Pacific
railroad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Powderly Wants the Strike Ended.

Fort Worth Special
A knight Of Labor states that letter has
been received by District Assembly, No rs, from
General Master Workman Powderly. severely
crticising the strike, and declaring the indis
criminate use of tho boycott now used here un-
constitutional and q violation of their charters.
1t is said that he strenuously urges the men to
go back to work. Many of the Knights are said
to be indignant at the action of their chief, and
talk of secession
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Grievances of the Burlington Engineers

CHICAGO. March 25.-Mr r M. Arthur, chief
engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gneers, who is in the city for the purpose of con-
ferring with Vice president Potter of the Bur-
lington road, regarding the grievances of the
engineers on that line, was seen by reporter
$50 far, he said, I'VE have submitted our propo-
sitons to Mr.. Potter. but did not reach an agree
ment, and Mr.. Potter said that we would hear
from him by Thursday night, and we expect
that he will lay his propositions before us this
afternoon-that is where the matter stands at
present. am hopeful that we shall be able to
have this matter amicably adjusted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Avn Enclish View of cine Matter.

LONDON, March The Daily News says it
considers the labor difficulties in the United
States the outcome of the governments system
of protection and of the bolstering of trade rings
to the detriment of the working classes. The
News adds that it is likely the increasing labor
troubles will compel Congress to study the ques-
ton of free trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
STATIONS EOR SALEI

Wehavo large assortment of fine Stalions-Clydes-
dale Coach, Cleveland Bays, Royal Georges-from
8 to 6 years old; will sell good terms will take
any kind of stock in exchange; win guarantee every
horse to be breeder CROUCH & WOODCOCK,
importers and dealers in Stations Carriage and Draft
Horses, Fashion Stables, Lafayette, Ind.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
Obituary.

LOUISVILLE, March 25.-Professor Louis Dro-
mel, tho well-known sporting man and the in
yentor of the French pool machine, died here
so,Say Of dropsy, after a lingering illness.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
WHEN INDICATIONS.
FRIDAY. - Clearing weatAer,
stationary temperature.
There was an old Derry down Derry
Who loved to see little folks merry;
SO he bought them book
And with laughter they shook,
Which pleased this old Derry down Derry.

HAD he bought them Suits OF
II UNION CASHMERE they
would have laughed more.
"The way to boys feelings is
through his back" Nothing so
pleases him as a NEW SUIT OF
CLOTHES. We have these new
Cashmere Suits in Checks and
Plaids. They are "SPECKLED
BEAUTIES" and for each we ask
the exchange of only three silver
dollars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
FOREIGN MISCELLANY.

A Duel with swords Between French and
an American Woman.
LONDON, March PA duel was fought on
the ield Of Waterloo. to-day. the contestants be
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26

putes between employers and employees, and the
State can be relied on to protect the rights of
Workingmen
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-26
THE LAW AND THE STRIKERS
The Knights Officially Warned to Cease
Interfering with Railway Trains.
The Sheriffs of Counties Ordered to Enforce
the Laws and Assured They Will Be Sup
ported by the Power of the States.

Strikers Said To Be Weakening at Sew
eral Points on the Missouri Pacific.