Western cyclone., 1886-11-18
The Chicago Strike.

CHICAGO, ILL, November 6.-The situa-
tion at the stock yards is practically un-
changed. A large force of hog killers con-
tinue at work. The engineers and fremen
employed by Swift stopped work this morn
ing, refusing to work for nOn-uniOn men.
Armour has about 300 men at work i'll his
beef houses, and Is engaging new men.
Deputy sheriff5 to the number of 200 con
tinue on duty and there has been no dis
turbance of any kind.
CHICAGO, Ill, November 6.-General
Master Workman POWderly has dispatcheda a
trusted agent to the scene of the stock yards
strike to settle the existing difficulties if
possible. The representative of the execu-
tive board of the knights of Labor, arrived
at the yards this morning, He Immediately
entered upon an investigation with prOmi-
nent local knights of the causes of the trOu-
bic. What his name was or where he came
from is unknown, except to the local leaders
themselves.
CHICAGO, Ill, Nov. 8.-0n the represen-
tation of Sheriff H4nchett that his deputies
are unable to preserve order at the union
stock yards, Governor Ogle5by has ordered
the lst and I'd regiments of Illinois militia
to assemble at their armOries, ready for
active service, The leading packers of Chi
cago held conference. It is believed that
they contemplate closing their houses for
month unless their employees return to work
soon.
CHICAGO, ILL, November 8.-The packers
have declared war upon all labor Organi. a.
tiOns, and this afternoon signed resolution
declaring that hereafter none of them would
employ any man connected with any labor
organization. The following i5 the resOlu-
tion which was signed by every packer ct
the stock yards:
"WHEREAs, 1t is evident that many men
are willing to work but are prevented by the
action of labor organizations; and,
WHEREAS, The packers are brought face to
face with the fact that their men are absO-
lutely controlled by such organizations;
the refOre, be it
ReSotred, That we will not employ any
man who is a member of a labor organiza-
ton" Signed. Armour IL Co., Anglo
American Provision Co., Chicago Packing
and Provision Co., John Morre!l q Co., Al
lerton Packing Co., Patsford Packing Co.,
Hately Bros, Robert Warren u Co., Jones
d Stiles, Moran & Healy, Silverhorn d Co.,
l.. B. David q Co., G. d. Baldwin q Co., In
ternational Packing Co., Underwood i Co.,
Floyd, Huffman u Co., w. Butchers Sons,
John Cudahy.
,, The following proclamation was issued
this afternoon by Sheriff Hanckett:
CHICAGO, November 8.-NOtice to the pub
Tic: On and after November g. and until
further notice, the entrances to Packing
TO WI will be open for admission to all men
who desire to go to work, and for all per-
sons doing business with the packing houses,
or in the stock yards. No other person will
be admitted. Ample protection will be fur
niShed for all men who desire to go 10 work.
Signed SETH +. HANCHETT.
CHICAGO, November 9.-About 3,C10 men
reported for work at the stock yards this
morning. Everything is quiet No diStur-
bance of any kind has been reported to-day.
The soldiers started on their rounds at >
o'clock and patrOlled the entire district.
Most of the men who came to the yards were
brought in by to-day's trains.
2p. m.-FoUr deputies who had been left
on patrol duty were fired upon by some IN
known parties this afternoon. The ag-
gressors escaped. Four companies of sol
diers went to the scene. This was the first
excitement of the day.
CHICAGO, ILL, November 9.-In cOnver-
sation with a reporter tonight, Barry said
''We have pitted our stOmachs against the
packers bank accounts. l met Messrs.
B0tford, Haltey ard Fowler in the board of
trade this morning. They said the press re
port of their determination to refuse en-
ployment to union men was correct. | ep-
pealed to their reason and sense of justice,
but to no effect. When | reported the re-
suit Of the conference they greeted it with
rOuSing cheers. No more negotiate Ms will
be attempted on our part. w will use the
boycott and call our men in their houses
whenever possible" Mr.. 4. 4. Carleton, e
newly elected member of the general eXecu-
tive board OF the Knights of LabOX Is now
on his way to Chicago. Firing occurred near
the packing honse of Moran ~ Healy to-
night between q watchman and unknown
PARTIES. Nine shots were fired, but so far
as could be ascertained no harm was done