The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-07-17
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Special dispatch 20 the Daily Eagle
PoND CREEK. .. T.. July 16.-The
war against the Rock Island railway IS
still on.
This morning at o'clock the bridge at
Kremlin and smaller bridge not Ear
away were set on lire and completely de-
stroyed, Notwithstanding the protection
otforded by four troops of United States
cavalry.
II was believed by some that when the
soldiers arrived destruction of property
would cease, but those who know anyt hing
about the feeling of the people and the
organized effort put forth 10 make the
Rock Island come TO time with Enid and
Round Pond, knew better. Tue people
are desperate aud the end is not yet.
Some more soldiers are expected TO ar
rive here tonight. but not enough. for it is
believed that neither blowing up track
with dynamite or burning bridges will
cease until there is soldier in every 100
yards of the track. Money is scarce in
the towns hostile to the railway company,
the citizens have everything they have
got invested there, they cant sell out owing
TO the trouble and revenge for the condition
is what they are after aud the opinion is that
the fight on the Rock Island will never
cease till that company comes to terms by
giving the cities named depots. Round
Pond, IL Is estimated, has paid the Rock
Island company Sl35, 600 in freight charges
since the opening last September and they
urge this statement to offset the reason of
the Rock Islaud for not building depot.
that company claiming that 1t cannot
afford to build depot and the necessary
side tracks. 1t was thought that the Rock
Island may eventually take up its track
and build around Round Pond and South
Enid, but their right of way bill has been
examined by lawyers, who say they cannot
move their track without FORGETTING their
charter.
A very clever move was made here to-
day by Mayor Frauke. He telegraphed to
the governor that the city marshal was
unable to enforce the ordinances of the
city and called upon him for troops to aid
the marshal. The ordinance that cannot
be enforced is that compelling the Rock
Island trains TO stop at the crossing of
Main street. The position of Mayor FRANKIE
is this; the government gave soldiers to
Chicago few days ago to enforce law at
that place, it also sent soldiers TO Round
Pond to enforce the law of protection TO
property and he insists thst it is but JUS
lice TO give troops to enforce the laws OF
the city established by the government
itself and the proceeds of whose property
has been taken by the government. He
takes strong position aud an answer to his
request is eagerly looked for. The city
will make an effert to enforce the ordin-
ance in question on July u and serious
trouble is anticipated if the city is not
aided by the government troops
Great excitement prevails and at the
crack of match 100 weapons are drawn.
he road &c wit Ia1S
sheriffs and soldiers, but the work OF
destruction and revenge are going on just
the same.
Another Account.
GUTHRIE. o. T., July 16-The war be-
tween the towns of Round Pond and Enid
and the Rock Island railway broke out to-
day again.
United States Marshal received tele-
gram this afternoon from Enid stating
that the company OF regular soldiers !
stationed there to protect the Rock Island /
railway have been ordered bv the people 10 /
leave, and also some citizens who sympa- |
thiZe with the road were given so many |
hours to get out OF town. One soldier is |
reported to have been killed in a skirmish |
between the troops aud citizens.
Two bridges between Kremlin and I
Round Pond were fired early this morning, !
putting a complete stop to all traffic. while /
telegraph wires were cut and attempts
made TO use dynamite at other points.
Cnable to cope with the situation, Ends I
mayor today made requisition upon Gov
ernOr Rentrow for additional troops. The
was immediately granted. When
.he soldiers arrive blOodshed may follow
The citizens are srming themselves and
making numerous threats. Governor /
Senfrow has decided to offer a reward of
500 each for the conviction of persons en-
gagged in the burning of the bridges, and
will demand OF the Rock Island people
hat they do their part toward abatiny
rouble by complying with the city ordin-
noes of Enid and Round Pond in regard
o depot location.