The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-30
Refrain From Violence.

chicago, June 29.-President Debs tod ay
issued communication to railway employees
OF America, in which he called attention to
the great contest, reciting the causes and
outlining the policies of the American Rail-
way Union. After discussion of the situa-
tion and urging united action on the part of
employees, the address concludes with an
appeal to the striking men everywhere to
refrain from any act of violence
Here are the western roads tied I'D today:
Northern Pacific, Southern Pacific, b. & O..
Pasi Pan Handle. Illinois Central, e., b. & O.,
Western Indiana. Atchison. Chicago &
Western Illinois, New Albany & Chicago and
P1ttsburg & Fort Wayne.
Fought 90 Rounds.
Boston, June 29.-The twenty ound con-
test at the Casino tonight between George
Dixon, the colored featherweight boxing
champion, and young Critic of Australia.
was fine exhibition, and both men proved
themselves possessed of powerful staying
qualities. Dixon did nearly all of the Lead
ing throughout the contest, but was plucki-
ly met by Critic, whose counters, while
oftent1mes lacking in force, frequently bore
fruit. His defensive work was of the
nlgdf4 highest quality, and 1t is greatly to his
furious blows of Dixon for twenty rounds.
The fight was declared draw. John r.
i Ecniaro5 OF New YORK was referee. Dixon
fifteen pounds heavier.
They All Left Work
Chicago, June a9-At O'Clock this morn
ing all the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
switchmen struck and engine crews had to
abandon all work.
Pullmans Cannot Go Through
Kansas City, No.. June 29-The first direct
effect in Kansas City of the TulIman boy
colt was the refusal of Santa Fe switch1nen
to handle Pullman car yesterday morning.
The California train arrived at Is p. m.,
but is still in the depot Two hundred CT
more passengers are held here
Firemen Wouldn't Bulge
Denver, COL, June 29.-An Atchison east
bound train due to leave here at midnight
loaded with mail, express and heavy train
of passengers failed to leave the Union
depot. The fireman refused to work unless
the Pullman sleeper was taen off.
The Roads Will Try MarshaIs.
Denver, Col, June 29.-No trains contain
ing Pullman cars were sent out yesterday
over the Santa Fe, though other trains were
dispatched as usual. Other roads have ex-
pe-ienced no trouble, though the employees
may go out at any moment. The Chicago
night, only got as far as Pueblo and is held
there. Two trains are held at La Junta,
and three are held at Lasvegas. The COM
pany has secured deputy United States
marshals, and will try to move the trains
under the injunction orders of Judge Hallet.
State Militia Stranded.
Tacoma, WASH, June 29-The strike on
the Northern Pacific railroad has extended
to the coast, and all trains are tied up.
The state militia, en- route to their summer
enc ampment, are stranded.
Huntington is Radical
San Francisco, Call, June &c. P.
Huntington has sent dispatch to Mr..
Towne, mangaer of the Southern Pacific
directing, him to fight the boycott and at
once discharge all men who refuse to handle
Pullman cars.
Refused to Take Out a Train.
Stevens Point, Wis.,, June 29.-The Wis
consin Central discharged twenty firemen
who refused to take out train. The execu-
tive board of the American Railway Union
have decided to call out 200 men in this city.
Not Half Dozen Left.
Fargo, N. D., June 2.-Not half dc zen
men are left in the Northern Pacific yards
here. In the car shops only two men are at
work.