Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-23

presidents OF the coal companies operating
mines in the Clearfield, Irwin, Garrett,
Meyersdale, Georges Creek, Elk Garden
and the Pocahontas districts have been
notified by circular that the convention OF
miners held In this city last week had de-
cided to demand an increase OF 10 cents
per ton, TO go into effect March (. The
circular states that at the present
rates the miners are unable TO earn
living for their families, and that they
are not In favor OF strikes, but they feel
compelled to take some steps for self
protection. The operators are requested
TO meet the executive committee appoint
ed by the convention on March / TO dis
cuss the question Of an advance, and If
possible TO avoid strike.
FREIGHT TRAFFIC. SUSPENDED.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. .2l.-Superintend-
ent Scharfe, of the Southern railroad
division, said he received information to-
Gay that shortly before . O'Clock last
night - brakemen. number of whom
were working on the New Orleans divi-
sion, and others on the Jackson division,
had stopped a freight train at McComb
City which was due in this city at
O'Clock this morning. Freight traffic is
entirely stopped at McComb city, and no
trains are being permitted to pass north
or south.
IEhtE ON IiiE MOkHAN LINE
The strike of the brakemen and freight
handlers on the Morgan Railroad and
Steamship COmpany's line has been
satisfactorily adjusted by the arbitration
committee OF the commercial exchanges,
and the meu have all resumed work. The
brakemen will receive $50 per month, in
stead OF $50. The freight handlers also,
who have heretofore received 25c. per
hour, are to receive 30c. per hour for day
work and 40c. per hour tor night and Sun
day work.
THE SITUATION AT JACKSON,
JACKSON, MISS, Feb. 22.-To-day Gov.
Lowry IN response TO "a telegram from
McComb City informing him that the
brakemen there were on a strike and
would not allow trains TO move, and ask
ing II authority to act In the matter was
vested in the Slate officers, immediately
replied that such authority did not exist,
but said ifvIolence was imminent the Sher-
IN mad a right TO call to his aid the power
OF the county to suppress disturbances.
The Governor promised the aid of the
State militia should their services be
needed in executing the law. The Sheriff
OF Pike county arrived here from McComb
CITY to-day. He reports everything quiet
and says he apprehends no disturbance.
BRAKEMEN STRIKE.
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 22.-The freight
brakemen on the division OF the Illinois
Central railroad extending from this city
TO Canton, Miss, struck work to-day.
The men al present receive from SAT to 500
per month. Two brakemen comprise a
crew and they are expected TO handle 80
cars. They now demand cents per mile
or about $50 a month and 3 men TO com
prise a crew. No freight trains are NOV
ing and freight traffic on the road is at
present suspended.
wEAYERs RETURN TO WORK.
MANCHESTER, N. H., Feb. 22.-The
gates OF the AmOskeag mill were opened
this morning, and about 800 weavers re-
turned 10 work, while the other depart
ments contained the usual number OF
employees. In the meantime the remain
ing strikers paraded the streets, At the
conclusion Of the parade mass meeting
was held In Merrimac square.
ORGANIZING THE PACKERS.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22.--The Knights
OF Labor to-day organized the pack
ers In the cigar factories of Nc
Coy 81 Co., Levy Bros, and Brown &
Earle. The goods Of these shops will
henceforth bear the Knights of Labor
label.
LABOR ORGANIZATIONS DENOUNCED.
OTTAWA. ONT, Feb. 22.-In all the Ro-
man Catholic churches here yesterday a
mandament was read from his lordsbip,
the Bishop Ottawa. den0uncmg the
knights of Labor. the Telegraph Opera
tors Union, and all secret societies.
A MAEDAMENT TO BE ISSUED.
MONTREAL, Feb. 22.-It IS stated that
MOnsignor Fabre will positively issue a
mandament against the Knights of Labor
at an early date.