The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
STRIKES END
May Be NEAR.


sng on the mobs to disperse by noon to-
DAY, creates a state OF suspense on the
part Of citizens generally which is, at
this hour. most painful.
Speaking of the Presidents proclama-
Zion, Mayor Hopkins said last night
.T do not understand the necessity for
Rhis action. I have been around Chit
rago in every part of 1t for thirteen
hours. 1 find everything quiet. There
has been no mob, no conflict with the
local authorities, and no disturbance
wenerally to call for special comment.
What trouble has occurred to-day seems
20 have been over the border line in In
niana.
Rocks Brighter to Mayor Hopkins.
81 regard the conditions prevailing ms
q decided improvement upon those of
the past week. At the same time ! am
net prepared to comment upon or criti
else the Presidents proclamation. and
Z prefer to await the communication
from the army officials, ms Secretary
Lamont's special instructions indicate
Will be made. I can only repeat that
verbally improved. and that, without fur
cher Information. ! cannot understand
why this proclamation should have been
ISSUED"
The more hopeful men OF the orderly
aaement are trusting that the act OF the
labor unions will result, at least, in a
suspension Of violence for to-day, and
pending the end OF the period allowed In
the declaration OF alternatives, and with
An this period of calm they hope that
something may be thought of and under
taken looking to the permanent settling
~ existing difficulties.
Disorders Of Inst Night.
During last night some minor disorders
otili continued.
At late hour the regular nightly
procession Of wagon loads of meat start
ID downtown from the paclsing-house
district. A small mob charged on the
wagons and endeavored to dissuade the
men. from proceeding on their routes A
squad Of police rushed up and drove the
srowd away after sharp skirmlsh with
elubs.
II had been reported earlier in the
might that all drivers OF meat wagons
would strike. but none OF them evinced
any desire to leave his wagon when APP
proached by the crowd.
Early this morning the stock
yards police had another cncoun-
ter with rioters. Several shots were
nred. but no one was injured. The
trouble occurred at Fortieth street and
ucmerald avenue. A packing house
hrm attempted to move some dressed
beef. The strikers discovered the at
Tempt and tried to intimidate the team
Uter.
The police were called and the crowd
resisted all efforts to disperse them
The police then fired n volley over the
heads OF the strikers. which caused
fhem to disperse. Six OF them were
arrested. charged with riot.
shots Fired by militia.
Several shots fired by the militia on
Guard at Forty-ninth and LOOMS
streets at 2 o'clock this morning gave
rise to the rumor that the rioters were
gathering in large force and that an
other encounter was imminent with the
soldiers. Several persons had been seen
prowling around the vicinity by thu
sentinels. and as box had been fired
a short time before. the shots were
dred to warn the intruders 10 keep away
and avoid trouble.
Two more freight cars were fired and
destroyed at Ialsied street. on the
Grand Trunk. last night ard number
Of other small incendinry FIRE. were set.
Anarchists Drilling.
About midnight 1t was discovered by
The police that notorious Anarchist was
hriliing hun6--"~' y his fellows in q
hall at Ashland and Forty-ninth streets
\ hot-bed of foreigners. hut they became
alarmed and scattered before a raid was
made.
A special train on the Monon arrived
late last night from Hammond. Ind
bearing detail of United States In,
fantry, under command Of Major Hartz
having in custody four of the ringleader,
in yesterday afternoons disorders.
Major Hartz spoke tersely OF tn.
trouble. observing very significantly il
conclusion: Things have ouieted dow,
somewhat at Hammond since In,
trouble"
The Annir at Hammond.
In reply to Inquiries Major Hartz said
1--WE succeeded in moving five maj
trains which were being held by rioter
at Hammond. In moving one train W
, were confronted by gang who line
up In 4 solid mass in front of the enrin,
z2hey were warned IN ,nske r-a,. -, =,