The Delta independent., 1894-07-11


that large mobs of men were moving
down their tracks in the direction of
their shops at the crossing OF the Pan
Handle at 49th street. They expressed
the belief that the mob intended burning
their shops. Chief Of Police Brannan
ordered Inspector Hunt to the scene
with force of men. Half an hour later
a message came from the Northern
Pacific and B. & O. roads that mobs
were gathering at 47th and 59th streets,
where these companies have wrecking
trains. 1t was thought strikers intended
burning these wrecking train0 in order
to prevent the clearing Of tracks.
To-day's incendiarism began in new
places. AT the G. B. @. switching yards
at Crawford just west of the Hawthorne
race track dozen freight cars were
burned, and some dwellings.
Debs has issued proclamation eau
tioning the strikers to take no hand in
the disturbances, and to keep away from
the yards. I'VE must triumph as law
abiding citizens or not at all. Those
who use force are enemies of the order.
He says he has it on reliable authority
that thugs and toughs are employed by
others to create trouble and prejudice
the public against their cause. lie says:
sour cause is just. The great public ie
with us. We have nothing to fear
Railroad managers sought to make it
appear that trains do not move because
there is interference from strikers. Ho
declares their purpose is simply to get
the troops out
Sovereign has arrived He thinks the
ultimatum about reached, and that it is
important every labor organization
should put in its best blows to win. He
says it is tho most critical period in the
history Of organized labor. He advocates
the quitting Of work Of all organized
labor in Chicago. Thinks people would
demand settlement.
At Oath street mob gathered and
upset several cars. The rioters were
dispersed by tho police from Lewndaie
station.
At II a. m. it was reported that mob
was burning cars and other property on
tbs Chicago and n. p near tho western
city limits.
Five companies OF the United States
troops from tho Lake Front were at
once ordered to the Grand Central depot
to take train to the scene Of the fire.
The troops were marching through the
streets within 10 minutes after the call
Symptoms OF disorder were frequent
o-day all along the railroad track be-
tween 35th and 55th streets, and strong
| dstachments OF militia and Federal
troops were scattered throughout the
district.
At Bridgeport Park squad Of police
were on guard with orders to shoot at
the first attempt Of the rioters to destroy
property
Serious trouble was looked for to day
| at o'clock OF the Grand Trunk tracks
A mob that gathered there this morning
threatened to burn tho roundhouse. The
| building was surrounded. At once 400
mon OF the Second Regiment were sent
to the scene.
Serious rioting was reported at about
II a. m. on the Trunk line.
Rioting was also reported to have been
renewed on tho Burlington tracks at the
Western avenue crossing, and property
being fired right and loft
At a m. to day mob OF 500 strikers
captured B. d o. wrecking train at 59th
street. The train crew fled.
At Ii 80 mob of 500 tore up the main
track OF tho Pan Handle road at 50th
street Tho police charged them, but
were met with volley OF pistol shots.
The police did not return the fire, but
succeed by renewed charges in dispensing
the crowd.
Five freight cars standing on the Bur
| lington tracks between Woodlnwn and
Western avenue were fired this morning
by q crowd OF women and boys.
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