Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
LABoR's WAGE WARS.
No Appreciabie Change in the SituatIo
on the Could sYstem.

SI. LOUIS. Mafcn 2O.-Ine REFUSAL OF
Mr. HoXie, First Vice President OF the
Missouri Pacific railway to confer with
Mr.. Powderly looking to settlement of
the strike lessons the chances of a speedy
adjustment Of the existing difficulties be-
tween the company and its employees, and
all eyes are now turned upon the pro-
posed conferences between Cows. Martin
and Marmaduke and the railway officials
The result OF this conference Is anXiOusly
awaited, for 1t will determine, as many
think, the future policy of the executive
committee of the knights OF Labor.
The men employed in the Wabash
yards In East st. Louis to-day presented
a list Of grievances to the officers of that
road. which they desired TO have rem
edied. They also presented a demand
that their wages be raised to the amounts
paid in Chicago, and requested that the
officials send them an answer before 8
O'Clock this evening.
STILL IN CONFERENCE.
Cows. Marmaduke and Martin, and
Vice President Hoxie, fianked by Judges
Porter and HOugh, of the law depart
ment Of the railroad, continued their con-
ference this afternoon and did not adjourn
until late this evening. Nothing will be
given to the public until the conference
comes to an end. IL Is understood that
the Governors this afternoon submitted
the basis Of a settlement. While no de-
cision was reached there seems to be
reasonable hope that with notifications
it may be accepted by the railroad
company. Another meeting Will
be held tomorrow afternoon.
GOOD ADVICE TO THE STRIKERS.
A circular issued by the Executive
Board Of the Knights of Labor requests
nj In kns fa n
from all points on the Missouri Pacific
system until existing difficulties are set
tied.
THE SITUATION AT PALESTINE.
PALESTINE, TEX, March 20.-The only
change in the situation OF the strike is
that everybody is more sick and tired Of
1t. Orders went out from here over the
International and Great Northern line to-
day notifying all express agents TO receive
or ship no more beer, liquors or heavy
groceries by express.
REWARD OFFERED.
AUSTIN, TEX, March 20.-GoV. Ireland
issued a proclamation to-day Offering
reward of $500 for the arrest and convic-
tion OF any and every person concerned in
the removal OF a rail from the Texas
Pacific railroad and the burning Of two
bridges on that road In Harrison county
on March II and Is.
DENUNCIAToRY MEETINGS.
GALVESTON, TEX, March 20.-specTaIs
from Tyler, Weatherford, Plano, McKin-
ney and other cities in North fexas, re-
port that largely attended meetings OF
business men and citizens were held at
each OF the above named points Yesterday
afternoon and last night. Resolutions
similar in meaning to those adopted by
the citizens Of Dallas, Sherman and Green
Vile regarding the attitude ana serious
ness OF the strike on the Texas Pacific
and Missouri Pacific system were adopt.
ed. The resolutions, in every instance,
denounce the strikers for their unlawful
interference with traffic, and tender sup
port TO the railroads in their determined
stand against the strikers.
HoXIE's ACTION APPROVED.
The business men OF this city tonight
united in a telegram to Mr.. Hoxle. saying
they "approYe heartily OF his disposition
of the proposition Of Mr. Powderly, and Of
his course in declining to yield to the
tyranny Of an irresponsible organiza-
tiOn."
BLooDHoUNDs AT MARSHALL.
MARSHALL, TEXAS, March 20.-Over
fifty deputy marshals arrived yesterday
from Rusk and jacksonville, in Cherokee
county. They brought four savage look |
u
the bridge burners on the Texas Pacific.
The officers predict several early arrests
in connection with the burned bridges.
AN ENGINE TURNED OVER.
LITTLE Rock, ARK, March 20.--An en-
gine on the Iron Mountain railroad, which
took freight train north TO Newport yes
terday, started last ni.h bit on it's return
trip, pulling two disabled engines. At
some unknown person had
broken the switch board, and, in conse-
quence. one OF the engines and the caboose
was deraIled and turned over. Engineer
Lagton's ankle was sprained, but no one
else was injured.
BUILDING LABOR TOWN.
MINNEAPoLIs, MINI, March 20.-The
Minneapolis Knights OF Labor have pltr-
chased 600 acres OF land In Crow Wing
and will establish thereon a co.
operative colony. Three families 90 out
at once, and others will follow rapidly,
The land is 10 be held in common forever,
but the profits are to be divided yearly
among the workers. In this latter fea-
ture the community will be wholly unique.
The object Is 70 organize agriculture
and furnish a refuge. When members OF
the order are forced out OF employment
In cities they can be supported without
expense 10 the order. The plan includes
one cooperative store, one dairy, one
stable. and IN general Capitalization and
of each branch OF agricultural
Industry. A village will be planted and
each col0niet allowed TO hold lot in fee
simple. All land IL inaIienable. The
Northern Pacific Railroad Company, from |
whom the land was bought, have agreed |
TO hold an entire township in reserve for
the order for a reasonable time.
Shoots His Rgother's Paramour.