Western appeal., 1888-07-14
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Important Arrests Made In the Burling-
ton Conspiracy Case at Chicago-Chair-
men Hoge and Murphy, of the Enxi-
neers' and Firemen's Grievance Com-
+ mittees. Together with Their Secretaries.
Taken Into Custody-The Latter Mako
Damaging Confessions
CHICAGO, July n-Stewart E. Hoge,
Chairman OF the Grievance Committee OF
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
and John II Murphy, chairman of the
Grievance Committee of the Firemen's
Brotherhood, have been arrested on
warrant sworn out by General Man
ager Stone, of the Chicago, Bur-
lington and Quincy road, charging them
with conspiracy. The warrant was placed
in Inspector Bonfeld's hands, who turned
it over to Officers Palmer and Hoffman, Of
the Central Station. These officers pro-
ceeded to the National Hotel on Clark
street, where Hoge and his wife, Murphy
and several other Brotherhood officials are
stopping, and the arrests were quietly
effected. the two men offering no resistance.
This case,'' said Mr.. Connor, attorney
for the Burlington road ssgrows out of
circular sent out to the brotherhood lodges
asking that brotherhood men be sent on to
take places on the 80, y and suggesting that
they bring good supply of sal soda and
emery with them. The sending of these
circulars is deemed prima facie evidence Of
share in a concerted conspiracy, and we
have sure case against the prisoners"
At 10:30 their trial came up before Justice
Randall II. White, Attorneys Joseph
David, Daniel Donahue and Alexander
Sullivan appearing for the defendants.
Frank Collier represented the prosecution.
The defendants asked for and obtained
change of venue, Justice White
sending the case over to Justice ID. j.
Lyon across the hail. There Attorney
Collier stated that he was not ready to
proceed with the case, but Attorney
David demanded an immediate hearing.
After little sparring between David
and Collier it was decided to let
the hearing go over till Saturday at 10
o'clock, Justice Lyon first fixing bail at
81 900 each, afterward raising it to $780,
just what the effect of the arrest OF
Hoge and Murphy will have on the
brotherhood is as yet impossible to
say. The members themselves do not
know A few days ago Chairman
Hoge declared that should he be ar
rested, or any of the high officers
of the brotherhoods, a general strike
throughout the country would be ordered.
The warrant upon which Hoge and
Murphy were taken into custody called al
so for the arrest Of John j. Kelley and
John H. McGillivary, secretaries Of the
grievance committees of the Locomotive
Engineers and the Firemen's Brotherhoods,
respectively. They were not at the hotel,
bu< during the day were captured and
lodged in the Desplaines street station,
where they, after ruminating for a time
over their position decided to make con-
fession of all within their knowledge. In
spector Bonfeld was sent for The story
of the ''squeal" is given by the latter as
follows
Between 3 and O'clock said Inspector
Bontield, 'sthey sent for me. Before going
to them I sent word to Manager Stone,
and with Attorney Frank Collier we drove
to Desplaines street. Kelly and McGil-
very appeared to be nice young men. We
talked the matter over with them. They
told of all the part they had taken
throughout the strike and finally sat
down and wrete out statements of all they
knew regarding the identity Of the sal
soda-emery circular. left before they had
finished, but I understand that their, state
ments were to the entire satisfaction Of
Messrs:~ Stone and Collier. ! understand
that they settle beyond all possibility
of doubt Hoge's authorship Of the circular,
that they also settle the identity of John.
SoWers,' who was really no other than
Mr.. Hoge. When the circular was
sent out question naturally arose
among the members of the brother
hood as to its authenticity. It was
deemed too radical a document to emanate
from a leader in so conservative an organ
izatioD. Inquiries began to pour in to Mr..
Hoge at the Grand Pacific, addressed to
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cular was square Kelly and McGilvery
swear that, acting under Hoge's instruc-
tions, they answered these inquiries, saying
that the circulars, were all right. Then
letters began to come to John Sowers,'
addressed in care of the National Hotel
They were taken from there and delivered
to Hoge at the Grand Pacific, and, under
Hoge's instructions, Kelly and McGilvery
say they answered the correspondence ad-
dressedto 'Sowers.''
There will, it is said, be no further ar
rests made here in Chicago in connection
with the conspiracy case although others
may be looked for in other States. The
penalty prescribed for the charge under
which the four men arrested are held is i'm
prisonment for three years at the greatest,
or a maximum fine of 81, 600.
CLEVELAND, O., July 1.-The arrest of
Chairmen Hoge and Murphy of the s'Q"
strikers at. Chicago occasioned greal deal
of surprise in this city. Chief Arthur was
informed of Charm Hoge's arrest and
said: II am very sorry if any member
of the brotherhood has done any
thing to render him amenable to
the law If any of the members
duct they must take the consequences
This brotherhood, as an organization, will
never approve Of the actions of members
they followed my advice things might now
be different'
''The officers may be after you soon,''
was suggested.
Every well, let them come,' said the
chief. "They can not connect my name
with any thing that is dishonorable.n
Twill you express your opinion of the
secret circular said to have been issued by
Chairman Hoge advising brotherhood men
to secretly secure employment with the
company and then damage its propertyl"
was asked.
''No, because do not consider this the
proper time to discuss the matter.''
Mr.. Arthur was then asked about the
following words of Chairman Hoge Mon
day night: eff Arthur had been arrested
when that subject was agitated it would
have stopped every wheel in the coun-
try. I think it would be the same if T
should be arrested.n
Well, he has been arrested" answered
the chief, grimly, but he did not intimate
whether or not all the brotherhood mem
bers would strike in consequence Of that
fact.
THE AMERICAN PARTY.
Call for a National Convention August Ia.