The Portland daily press., 1894-07-11

were patroIled by a double force of
troops in anticipation of trouble during
the night. Captain Chipin of the Unit
ednStates troops, received information
yesterday that an attempt would be
made last night TO burn the yards at 31st
street, and in consequence he detailed
two companies of calvary, in all 200 men,
to patrol that district.
A train of SO cars loaded with dressed
Deef left The stock yards this morning
about O'Clock bound for New York.
1t is the first train load of meat which
has left the yards since the blockade
was established. The train was made
| up about equally by Nelson, Morris &
Co., Armour & Co. and Swift & Go.
Many of the cars were loaded several
days ago and have been cared for with
much difficulty. 1t wassnecssary to re-ice
the whole train every thirty-six hours.
The packing firms have been planning
for several DAYS how to defeat the work
of train wreckers and get the train out
side the yards and on the way to it's des-
tination. Yesterday it was decided to
make bold move. The train was Sc
cretly made up during the night and
delivered to the Pan Handle Road. It
was taken out of the north western end
of the yard. The whole train was made
up by hand. Men pushed cars about as
quietly as posi- BILE, and all was made
ready at midnight. 1t was impossible
for any one of suspicious character to
get inside the yards at the crossings and
all entrances were guarded by cavalry
and infantry. Men had orders to shoot to
kill at any one who attempted to inter
ferfere with the train. engine or crew.
Miners will Strike.
Chicago, July 10.-After a conference
with President Debs, Vice President
Howard, Grand Master Sovereign and
others, last night, it is stated that Pres
ident Mcbride of the National Miners
Association decided to call out the As, 900
miners engaged in furnishing coal for
the boycotted railroads today. If the
walkout be effectual according Ito the
declaration 40, 900 additional men will
be ordered to lay down their picks.
They VIII Be Arrested.
Washington, July 1n.-C. A. French and
others of the executive board of the Knights
of Labor arrived here tonight and said they
had just received advices from Sovereign
that they will be arrested tomorrow.
Obtained Bail,
Chicago, July 0-Eugene V. Debs,
president of the American Railway I'm
ion, George ". Howard. vice president;
Sylvester Keliher, secretary; L.W. Rogers,
director and editor of the Railway
Times; James Mermin, engineer; who
was said to have thrown the switch on
the Rock Island railroad some time ago,
endangering lives Of many persons, were
arrested this afternoon on warrants
sworn out, pursuant to indictments is
sued by the federal gland jury. The
amount of the bond is fixed at $4,000
each. The bonds for the leaders were
signed by VIM. Shakel and VIM. E'itzger-
aid, and the heads of the order have
been released from custody.
Beyond Control.
Chicago, July l0.-President Debs said to-
day the industries OF Chicago will be com
pletely tied up tomorrow morning. Mr..
Debs added, the trouble had gone beyond
his control and completely beyond the con-
troll of the railway union. s'As far as the
cause of the American Railway union is
concerned,'' he continued, things look
brighter today than ever. The strike is now
on with no violence. That is what we have
most to fear-depredations of mobs, who
really are not connected with our struggle.
With so many companies of militia here,
there will not be much violence. A greater
issue is to come, and l hope it will be con-
Quoted peaoefullly'and quietly.'
To Bring Order Out of Chaos.
Columbus, Ohio, July 1O.-John Mcbride,
president of the United Mine Workers of
America, received today telegram from
Samuel Gompers: 1.-THE crisis in the indus
trial situation of the country is at hand. 1t
behooves US to endeavor to bring order out
of what threatens to become chaos. The
Grafton of Labor will meet at the Briggs
house, Chicago, at ten on the morning of
July IL. You are cordially requested to
meet us there. If your presence is impos-
sble. have representative without fail.''
A Candidate for Congress.
Vice Grand Master of the Firemen's Broth
erhood, was arrested last night for conspir-
ing to interrupt Interstate commerce and
mail traffic by inducing a Belt line engine
crew to quit work. Commissioner Hoyne
this morning. fixed .Hanrahan's bailsat
$4,000. which was furnished. The compliant
on which the warrant is issued charges that
July T, Hanrahan boarded the engine on
the Western Indiana and induced the en-
gineer, George Brady, and fireman, j. G..
Ifall, LOtreaVo Gno engine, bnoreDy stopping
the train. Hanrahan is a candidate for
Congress in the Second or stockssyards dis
trict and in the former organization is Sec
| retary to Chief Sargent.
Debs Orders Don't Count.
Pittsburg, Pa, July 10.-The Eemployes of
the Pittsburg and Western road received
an order from President Debs to go on a
strike at noon today, but after holding a
meeting this afternoon they decided not to
comply with the order and the employees
telegraphed President Debs to that effect,
The Committee Has Repor ted.
Chicago, July 10.-The committee appoint
d'py the massFmeeting of the trade unions
Sunday night'to arrange for the orbolition
of the Pullman boycott, failig to do which
by four today general strike was to be
ordered, reported this afternoon that their
efforts had failed, and the trades unions
were left to carry out the decision of the
meeting and declare a general strike. 1t
is belevedFt the strike will be declared with
in twenty y-four hours, the strike involving
not less than 10000 men,
Nickel Plate Strike Broken