Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-03-17
ST. IOuIs March Ie

ST.. Louis, March l6.
AT st. Louis the hope of a settlement of
the strike on the Gould Southwestern system
seemed no nearer realization this morning
than 1t has since the knights laid down their
tools and ceased work. The effect of the in
Junction recently granted restraining strikers
| from trespassing upon the companys prop
erty, or from interfering with efforts to move
| freight trains. has not had its desired effect
upon the suburban traffic, at least. For as
soon as the trains pass through the yards in
the city they are met by strikers, who either
prevail upon the engineers or fremen to
leave their engines, or else side track the
tram. me company seems powerless to
hinder this
1t was rumored in Omaha, Neb., this morn.
ing, that the Knights of Labor had ordered
all employees of the Missouri Pacific in
Omaha to refuse to handle freight or perform
other duties, and that the order would 90 into
effect today
At Paris, in Northwestern Texas, on the
international division of the Texas Pacific
everything is quiet as far as the strike is con-
cerned. Not hand is moving a tool, ex-
cept few "scabs" who are at work around
the depot. The freight and one express train
were run in from Bonham, yesterday, by
Deputy United States Marshal Chase, but
they only came to Paris bringing five or six
cars of freight They turned back at Paris
taking out about sixteen loaded cars No op,
position was offered by the strikers Deputy
Chase said he did not care about going into
Texarana, which is just across the Arkansas
line, for the strikers might "boycott and
kill his engine. 1t was stated at Paris last
night that freight train would be run up
there again today, and that trains would be
run through in few days. On Sunday no.
tice was posted at the depot and freight Of
hce, saying that all employees of the Texas
Pacific who were at work would be protected,
and warning all persons from molesting the
property or employees of the road. Passen-
ger trains are all from one to three hours be-
hind time, owing to the bad condition OF the
road bed.
At Fort Worth, Texas, the knights of La
Dor have the upper hand. The boarding
houses and hotels which accommodate the
men who take the place Of the strikers, are
boycotted. Even butchers refuse to sell them
meat. The sentiment of the people is against
the strikers, but the business men are afraid
of boycett. John Tagart, a boarding house
keeper, was boycotted yesterday. The water
man, from whom he has been purchasing his
supply of drinking water. refused to sell to
|
water. His landlord, one OF the richest citi-
zens Of Fort Worth, has ordered him to va
cate his house. Yesterday poison was thrown
into Tagart's water barrel and one woman
and two little girls were poisoned so that they
now lie in critical condition. The people
at Fort Worth are afraid to call their souls
their own.
AT Palestine, Tex, there has been no
change in the situation Large numbers of
circulars are distributed by the Knights of
Labor. 1t is asserted by some of the strikers
that the trouble will be over in short time,
but the source of their information is not
known.
At Denison, Tex, rumors were current
this morning that the Missouri Pacific would
make an effort today to move freight trains
from Dennison, and also that the strikers
would not allow it to be done. Petitions were
circulated and largely signed, calling a
meeting of citizens this forenoon, to pledge
support to the officers of the law and to aid
them IN executing the law if necessary. The
situation, therefore is becoming somewhat
critical there. Over 200 injunction writs
were served on as many men, yesterday, en-
joining them from entering upon Missouri
Pacific property, or in any way interfering
with or molesting trains or the machine
shops. The district judge issued the wrts on
the prayer of the Missouri Pacific.
A rumor that the officers of the Texas and
Pacific railroad were purchasing arms at
Shreveport, Louisiana, to be used against the
strikers at Marshall, and along the line Of
the Texas Pacific road, for the protection of
property, etc, created no little excitement.
An investigation developed the fact that
United States Marshal Reagan, of the eastern
district of Texas. sent request to the rail
Shrau oh
Der of the latest improved Winchester rifles
tor the use of his deputies. Several were
purchased and forwarded, when, the agen
states, a telegram was received, stating that
enough had been secured through the United
States authorities. The purchases were ther
ceased
train which arrived at Marshall, which i,
south of Paris, on the main line of the Texa
and Pacific, from New Orleans, YESTERDAY
morning, brought thirty men, some of whom
were mechanics, hired to work in the shops
Thev were taken to the superintendents offc'
and sworn to protect themselves and the com
pauy's property. They were then marched
to the shops. The occupation of each wa
ascertained. and they were enrolled and mum
bers assigned to them. They then dined a
the company's expense. The men were tolC
before leaving New Orleans that everything
was quiet, that no strike existed, and tha
they were wanted to take the places of mel
who had quit work. They claim that the,
were deceived. and that the situation wa
misrepresented to them. As soon, therefore
az they saw the condition of affairs, they re
fused to work, and are now quartered among
the strikers. The strikers, of course, were
jubilant over the walk-oat of the new men.
About thirty persons, mostly negroes, re
ported for work at the shops Yesterday morn
iny Three bosses in the shops are the only
Knights who have thus far deserted the strik
ers They are bitterly denounced by TIL
strikers. 1t is the opinion of some that a few
davs more will witness a general abandon
ment of the organization, but visit to th'
strikers does not corroborate this, and th'
men seem as resolute ever.
| United States Marshal Regan has issuet
the following circular
Marshall, Texas.
All parties not in the employ of the Texa
and Pacific railroad company are hereby no
tilted to keep off the grounds occupied BY th
; yards and shops of said company at Marshall
unless they have business with the Unite'
States marshal, or officers of the railway
X. b. REGAS.
United States Marshal for the Eastern Dis
trct of Texas.
The deputy marshals at Marshall appeared
early Yesterday morning with blue and ret
| ribbon badges in their button holes, or on tn,