The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-07-08


Of the strikers stood around the corner of
Front and Columbia streets during the
day, bat have secured permanent head
quarters at Red Mems hall. Front and
Marion streets, the use Of which has been
kindly allowed them. rent free. This ar
rangement has been made in order 10 pre-
vent the men from gathering on the
streets, which President Blonde found OBJ
jectionable. Lodge No. l73. Of the Switch
mems Mutual Aid Association, will meet
action towards importuning the grand
master Of the order 20 take hand IN the
strike.
SIR. Blonde has receivad a message
from W. r. c. Adams. the manager Of
the Great Northern strike on the Sound,
dated 81 Chicago. saying that ne Is deiiv-
ering from six 10 ten feet speeches day,
and adding: stand firm aud We are
bound 10 win. Commit no acts of vio-
lence."
The members Of the American Railway
Union along the Seattle, Lake Shore d
Eastern railway north and south and from
the Snoaualrnie branch assembled in Sno-
homish on Friday evening TO discuss the
strike situation and to decide whether TO
60 out or not. Forty-two men came Into
the city on handcars. They were generally
quiet and orderly. Some disturbance was
made when the evening train came in at I
o'clock, but il was not by the strikers. but
by a crowd OF sports anxious for excite
ment and time" ]. W. Frame. editor of
the Democrat. and hitherto Democrat, but
now regarded as a Populist, was the leader
OF this demonstration against the nom
union trainmen. They simply jeered and
insulted the train crew and did no vio-
lenee.
The union men proceeded to Benton's
hall and held a long session. adjourning at
o'clock this morning. The majority Of
the men had no desire TO leave the service
Of the company, but the resolution 10 go
out was carried by one vote. All the men
except the bridge tender went out.
One of the men, In speaking of the
strike, said that, while he had struck, be
should nevertheless look after the COM
pany's interests and should assist in TAX
ing care OF the company's property,
although he should not draw pay, A COM
mittee was appointed to distribute white
badges among the people Of the city, the
wearing of which should indicate sympa-
thy with the strike. A deputy sheriff who
is member OF the union has been much
criticised for his action in distributing
these badges.
TACOMA, July Especial. THE United
States court room was crowded at the
special meeting OF the Chamber of Com
merce thif afternoon. The following reso-
lutions had been prepared, and were
adopted unanimously:
"wHEREAs, The law-abidinS people of the
United states OF America are today confronted
by condition unparalleled in its history
through the lswlessness and violence OF certain
striking workmeu and their sympathtzers who
have eklessYy invaded the most sacred rights
guaranteed by the constitution without founda-
ton OF right and without semblance OF justice
in their behalf therefore be IL by the Chame Der
of Commerce of the city OF Tacoma,
"Res0lped, That the strikers and their sup
porters be warned that the cause of labor is now
being irretrieyaDly injured at their hands.
THAT the precipitation OF this unwarranted
strike aud the violent conduct of those con-
cerned in It's support Is a menace In the integ-
risy OF our republican system OF government:
that the situatlon demands the most serious
consideration and prompt measures: and To the
end that law aud order may preyf IL in this CON-
muntty, the municipal and county authorities
are cslled upon 70 vigorously enforce every
proyisiou of law necessary TO protect and pre-
serve life. property and peace aud 10 prevent
the further Interruption OF commerce.
THAT this organization offers end pledges its
support 20 the city and county government In
the discharge OF its duty In thls behalf, and be-
speaks the countecanec aud active cooperation
of every good citizen.
on motion of Elwood Evans. the citi-
gems present who were not members of the
chamber. were given chance to act upon
the resolutions, and they did so by adopt
ing them with much earnestness.
A committee on which George H
Boardman said he was too busy TO act,
was appointed to call upon the mayor
and urge the closing of saloons at p. m,
and keeping them closed until Monday
morning.
About 300 deputy marshals have been
sworn In 20 protect the property Of the
Northern Pacific road between this city
and Pasco. No attempt was made To send
the Carbonate local out today. because
Superintendent McCabe stated that it
would have 10 remain at Carbonate over
Sunday, aud he did not wish IL to be there
tomorrow. Besides. he says. all the avail
able engines were in use in taking the
militia east of the mountains.
The first section of the militia lett early
in the afternoon and the second section
hacked and filed about the yard most of
the afternoon, preparing for the start.
There were several ladies in Gen. Curry's
ear and on the other ears and they were
assured thai there would be no trouble in
getting east of the mountains. A hand
car was sent ahead of the train to see that
everything was in perfect order. The Car
bonado train experienced several little
difficulties last night, beside the shooting
ARRAY on the roservstivn. The rails were
soaped on the grade near Carbonate and
the engineer, realizing the danger. made a
squirt aud succeeded in getting his train
over IL. Ii be had not succeeded the train
might have slipped back down the grade
The section foreman wanted to place sand
on the soap so that the train could get
over IN safety, but was prevented from
doing SO.
The sheriff. while not SUPPORTED by the
Democratic opultst county commission
ers decided 10 place a small force Of deputy
sherlils on guard in the city tonight,
claiming the right 10 do so regardless of
the opposition Of majority of the men,
hers Of the board of coanty commits
sloners.
A sAx-iach piece of one-half-inch gas
pipe. with piece Of brass wire passed
through Is. and with the ends stuffed full
Of waste, vas found near the steel bridge
over the old branch of the Fuyallup river.
a. the foot Of Fttecnth street. this morn
Ing and was removed 70 the Office OF the
United states marshal. 1t Is believed this
was the work OF Joker. and that the
thing is not an internal machine nor a
dynamite cartridge. Deputy Marshal
/ Palmer vas willing 20 open the contriv-
ance, bat WAS not allowed 10 DO so There
are many reports 81 dynamite cartridges
being piCkea up everyN here along the line
Of the road. but superintendent McCabe
says that all such reports are positively
untrue. and that u IS b3s opinion that the
gAsplpe found near the bridge today was
placed there by iosher.
The Northern Pacific expects to start a
through tram az Portland tomorrow. 10
take toe Vancouver regulars aboard at
kalama and pas she train through 10 s.