The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-07-10
SOLDIERS On GUARD.
Railroads Running Again In
der Military Protection.
THE STRIKERS BURN BRIDGES.
Day OF Many Eumors-Ths Strike
Badly Broken-kegular Artil-
iery In Seattle.

TIE railroad strike was marked yester-
day By more exciting incidents in this
state than on any day since ITS opening.
and these gave rise 20 many alarming Eu-
usors. which on investigation proved to
have only Sigh. foundation, and the later
end more reliable reports proved that there
was no cause for alarm. and that the
forces OF disorder are disappearing Deiore
the regular troops at all points. The
facts which gave rise 10 the scare were the
burning OF a trestie on each side OF
spragge ana the consequent shnfting up
Of the militia train in thai town ~ish two
companies on board. who did nothing 10
check the mob: the natiny OF cavalry
Tro5r 4 and the fear thai the movement
might spread further in the National
Guard. winch was not realized; reports
that a Lake Shore station agent
had been driven out and tracks torn up on
that road, both Of which stories proved
false on investigation. the meeting at the
Armory. which, il was feared. might end
IN the seizure Of the arms Of the militia
and general mob carnival, all Of which
Vas ANTICIPATED by the removal OF the
arms. While tile meeting itself proved quite
temperate. On the railroads trains ran
rs usual, though rather late through
cautious raining. and their coming and
going was devoid of incident Freight
business wes resumed, both roads are fully
lnanned. aud some of the strikers, seeing
their cause hopeless. asked 10 DO re-em-
ploycd. Another reassuriRg fact was the
arrival of a company OF regular artillery,
agaiting orders to move on any enemy
who might shog his head. Yet the city
was full Of wild and exaggerated rumors.
and a petition was circulated for meeting
of Grand Army men to volunteer their
services.
Ia regard TO the railroad mems mass
meeting in the armory the authorities
were not aware that such a meeting was
TO have been held until they saw the an
nouncement of IL ia the morning papers,
when several timorous property-owners
became convinced that ii was only ruse
of the strikers to capture tho arms and
ammunition of the state troops stored
there, after which It would have been an
easy matter 10 go up the hill to the state
university in the same block and capture
the arms and ammunition of the uni
yersity cadets. Several of these persons
called upon Gov. McGraw and explained
the situation, and the governor, not
seriousiy alarmed, but as a measure OF
precaution, sent for Capt. Elmer Brady, of
Company b. and Col. 5. w. Scott. assist
ant inspector general of the militia. and
consulted with them as TO the best course
TO pursue It was decided 10 remove the
arms and ammunition, and Capt. Brady,
as the senior line officer in the city. in the
absence Of Col. Green, Maj. Ingraham and
Capt. Booth, was ordered to notify eli the
membe of the National Guard in the city
10 do this. Tho arms and ammunition
were taken to the state university at
o'clock In the evening, and detail of
twenty-five men. under Capt. Brady,
sergt. f. s. Lyons and Corp. ]. IL. Brown,
took their cots with them and remained
in tho building all night, with regular
guard mount.
A false rum0r that Gov. McGraw had de-
termined 10 prevent the assemblage at the
Armory also excited the labor unionists,
and committee of the Western Central
Labor Union started out TO find the gov
ernor for the purpose of protesting against
such action, but could not find hun. The
labor leaders were indignant, because at
the meeting on Sunday care was espe-
eiaIly taken TO make arrangements for keen
ing the meeting in control, and the order
of speaking was so arranged that those
known 10 be conservative would speak
last and courteract the work of any fire.
brands who might have preceded them.
The Armory hall is owned by the Armory
Hall Association, OF which Col. 5. w.
Scott is president. but renting OF IL is in
charge of Capt. Hatfield as manager. The
latter. on leaving the city With the militia.
depnted his authority TO rent the hall to
7. III. Wagner, leader of the First regi-
ment band, who Is said TO be sympa-
thizer With the strike. as he is a member
OF the Musicians Union. Col Scott yes
terday ordered Mr.. Wagner TO not rent the
Armory any more without previously OBJ
tanning the consent OF himself or Cant.
Hatfield, but placed no obstacles i'm the
way Of the meeting, ana thus the indigna-
ton died down.
In view OF the gravity OF the news from
Eastern Washington and the need of addi-
tional protection TO the railroads IN this
city due 20 the starting to work of the
switch engine aud yard crew. and the
sending ont OF freight trains on the Lake
Shore al, Judge Hanford authorized
Deputy United States Marshal Quilter 10
commission lot more deputies. who will
be sent out over the road 20 accompany
the trains. and also stationed at different
points in the yards ani along the line 10
guard the compauy's property. In regard
20 the turning ont OF armed volunteers 20
guard the railroad property and preserve
the peace, which Was talked Of at one
time, Deputy Marshal Qalter and Poliee
Capt. Hosie both said such course was
4s. q
ready in the Geld were amply sufficient 20
handle any moo likely 70 arise in this city.
Except ioF the presence of the policemen
and deputy united States asarshals around
the Lake Shore passenger station there
was not the least indication 10 the railroad
yards that a strike Was on. Passenger
trslns came and went On the Northern
Pacific and Lake Shore roads manned hv
non-anien crews, but RAINING behind the
schedule time. 1he new yard force OF the
LAKE shore road started TO work early In
tue morning and a. about S o'clock a
ffeirat train Of fifteen cars vas sent cut
over tire line 60 Sumaz, This vas the Hrxt
iFeigAs tTsin over the road since the strike
Vas laauguraied Ga The ssh. There had
been little complaint or Inconvenience 10
country merchants caused hy :he DELAY, as
meet of them had large stocks ol goods
y hleo tbc Block ade enabled them 10 mate
riauY ysdace AZ advanced prieeS. and any.
th}us absolutely necessary eould have
been obtained by express. a. the pasxen.
gee trains have never ceased 10 xnu. The
rosA Is aoS fatty manned in every depart
gaout ana tha officials expect trade soon
tore,2nss Is ordinary course.
"a ghe Northern Paciae all passenger
trans ran as before The strike. except that