New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-09
SCENES AND INCIDENTS N CHICAGO.
A BUILDING SEIZED FOB A REGIMENTS UsE-MR
WALKER Urged TO PROCEED AGAINST
nERS-Gr- NSuOPS GI-ARDED.

DEBS-Gt NSIOPS GUARDED
Chicago. July S-Wabash-ave.. between Madison
and Washington SITS Is now AMI was throughout
last night partly under martial law. The big. empty
building five stories high owned by G. Jevne x Co.,
was wanted by the 7th Regiment. l. y. c.. last
night a place to sleep in. The owners absolutely
refused to allow it to be used for such purpose.
At o'clock the soldiers In the street and
sleepy. Colonel Colby reported the affair 10 the
Mayor, and asked what he should do for sleeping
quarters for his
Seize the building" said the Mayor briefly.
II VIII" said the Colonel. and he did. The 1th
Regiment made a lively charge upon the building.
drove the Waterman away after slight Resistance.
and took possession Guards established a.
front and entrances. guns In hand, and the
soldiers lay down 10 rest They there yet under
waiting orders.
Edwin Walker was called upon at his office yes
tcriay by several prominent lawyers among whom
the representatives Of OF the leading rail
roads Of the city and was urged to begin proceed
lngs at against Eugene '. Debs. under the
provisions Of the injunction Issued By Judges Woods
and Grosscup. The attorneys were all impatient,
and some Of them nervous, as they reviewed
the situation They thought Mr.. Walker was using
too much celebration in the matter. but, after he
had talked with them hour or more they wen.
away feeling assured that all things we're working
for the best.
The officials Of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy
Railroad have deci.ed to give Mrs " J. Lehman
who rhot and killed. Herber, Letters Friday
while defending her husband. adequate
legal assistance. The railway company VIII repre-
her by counsel every step OF her prosecution,
on the ground that her husband was attacked while
attempting TO discharge his duty 10 the company
locomotive fireman
Guards on duty last night a all the gun es-
tab.shnents. /: was feared that an attempt
would be made 70 pi.lage these, places. Rumors to
this effect reached the city Hal. early In the even
Ing. and chief Brennan placed n" mltter In the
hands Of Inspector Shea The Inspector sent his
officers Instruct the managers OF The gun houses
be prepared for attack. but IN many cases pre-
cautions had already been taken 20 repe any pos
slbe attack.
The paralysis OF The freight business OF the rail-
roads has nearly stopped The sales OF lumber
from Chicago yards thai the companies viii begin
to- morrow a complete shutdown OF their yards and
lumber has been shipped since the strike began.
while vessels have been bringing Il here until the
yards are overlooking. There Is great deal Of
fear among dealers that the lncendary fires started
IN The railroad yards may spread 10 the lumber
piles. Extra guards have beer put on at OF
the yards but. should the flames once get good
start. il Is feared that the whole lumber district
would be burned over. one vessel agent said yes
teriay that n considered strike among the sail
ors extremely probable. and that would complete
the tie-up IN the lumber trade.
superintendent oi Mails Montgomery said yester- |
day that mail train service better than X had
been FOR several days. Mails ,hs Rock Island. |
Illinois Central Big Four. Pan Handle and Balt!- |
Lake Shore arrived and departed Malls from the !,
East came IN over the Grand Trunk and Michigan |
Central also. The amount Of mai. matter which |
leaves the city every day, added Mr.. Montgomery.
'ls about three tons. and during all this trouble
have succeeded in having It dispatched There is
caused immense Inconvenience 10 the business OF
the city