New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-06
MORE TRAINS ARE MOVING.
MANY OF THE ROADS REPORT AN IMPROVED
CONDITION OF AFFAIRS.

MANY OF THE ROADS REPORT AN IMPROVED
CONDITION OF AFFAIRS.
Chicago July 5-Reports to the General Man
ayers Association. given 10 the press to-day
are to the effect that the blockade on the Chi
cago and Alton at Bloomington had been raised
with the aid Of United States marshals and all
trains were forwarded with old engineers and
new fremen. the engineers. after stormy meet
ing. decided to stand by the company, and the
iremen quit in a body.
The Baltimore and Ohio and the Northwestern
reported everything quiet The latter road re-
ports a sufficient switching force 70 handle bust
ness that is moving. Passenger trains on the
Santa Fe between Chicago and Denver are re-
ported running. United States troops at Ration
are expected to protect that point and lift the
blockade. The Burlington situation is re-
ported unchanged. Wisconsin Central trains
are moving. and fifty cars Of ice were
brought into Chicago by that road TO-
day. Chicago and Northern Pacific daylight
suburban trains running, night trains beng
discontinued on account Of the strike Inc Chl-
cago and Calumet Terminal reports that sufii-
cient number of men returned TO work this morn
ing TO enable the officers 10 move all business
promptly. The Chicago and Eastern Illinois re-
ports some passenger trains running. the Hi
nos Central that 1t has more men than II can
use, and the Nickel Plate Is seWed up tight The
Michigan Central is running all trains the Mil
wau8ee roads trains running about on
Time although trouble was experienced AT SlpuN
City and trains are expected to move rapidly to-
morrow. The Panhandle officials say they are
receiving pershable freight all frcighthOuses
are open. and men enough have been secured to
operate the road. The Wabash Is moving moth
ing but passenger trains. At Litchfield caboose
was set on fire, then the ohouse and freight
houses We're burned The Monon is running
passenger trai@ but freight traffic is suspended
The Grand Trunk situation is improving. and
the Chicago Great Western trains running
On the Rock Island officials report trains stalled
and trouble with the strikeE1
The United States Marshal arrested y. D.
Donovan, an American Railroad Union organizer
this evening for boarding a train at kankakee
ana trying 10 induce the engineer TO strike. Cen
eral Manager Wood Of the Pennsylvania Line
reports from Cincinnati that the situation is i'm
proving and no trouble is expected. AT River
dale on the Panhandle. the people refuse TO sell
the marshals food provide sleeping accOmmo-
datiOns. and the railroads caring for the
officers. committee representing the engines
men tie Belt line waited upon President
Thomas this morning and announced that they
would perform their duties The War Depart-
ment is reported by the general managers 10
have d.red two companies Of infantry from
Fort Brady. Mich, to Chicago. by special train
Three men gagged and bound the operator on
the Eastern Illinois al West Union. Ind. last
night because he would not join the strikers.
The Burlington road was obliged TO make call
for police protection al Western-ave on account
Of the actions of the mob gathered there.
The Illinois Central has issued notice 10 the
mediately they Will be discharged and their
places filled
Tranmaster Wright. Of the Michigan Central,
was reported al the Managers headquarters to
have been nit in the head with brick while
ne was attempting 10 throw a switch at the stock
being cared for by doctor he insisted upon re-
turning to work.