The record-union., 1894-08-11
THE STRIKE AT SOUTH OMAHA.
Several Companies of Troops at the
Scene of the Trouble.

Scene of the Trouble.
OMAHA, Aug. 10.-Several more COM
panies of troops from the interior of
the State arrived tonight and were at
once rushed into South Omaha. The
strikers are quiet, and offer little opposi-
ton to the soldiers. But the troops have
not released their vigilance on the peace
full appearance of things, and squads of
soldiers constantly patrol the streets and
Gatling gun is at the intersection of the
two principal streets, where it can sweep
in all directions.
Several of the members of the striker
Executive Committee expressed them
selves as being perfectly satisfied that the
troops had been called out, but the men
on the street did not take as kindly to it
as did the committee. They say it was
not necessary to bring in soldiers, and
privately intimate that they will have re-
venge. "Just wait until these soldiers are
sent homs," said one of the men, "and
we will see who comes out on top.'
The troops have been ridiculed by some
of the strike sympathizers, and in one or
two instances misses were heard as they
patrolled the streets. The boys took it
good -naturedly.
Considerable comment has been occa-
stoned by the action of the Sheriff in not
ance of the militia. The deputies in citi-
zens' clothes were as helpless to control the
mob as any ordinary citizen. They were
laughed to scorn by the strikers, and
were obliged to allow things to take their
course. Upon the arrival of the troops
the deputies were Withdrawn and started
for Omaha.
The soldiers had only to say the word,
and the men gave way without resistance.
Everything was ordinarily quiet in the
morning, there being no demonstration
of any kind. The soldiers firmly took
charge, and their authority was not ques-
toned. A crowd of perhaps 800 strikers
assem- bled just out of reach of the picket
reserve of the soldiers and their aggres-
sive action on the part of the guards was
met with decisive jeers.
Members of the militia during the day
scattered through the town, but found
life a burden because of the sarcastic re-
marks dropped, and gladly returned to
the improvised barracks at the exchange.
Men would purposely run into them,
and then beg their pardon. Pickets were
stationed along the line from the track to
the exchange to sound any alarm of
trouble.
The Executive Committee of sixteen of
the strikers held a session to-day. For
the last two days the committee has been
at work in systematic way to raise
funds to carry on the strike.
''You can say that we are now in
financial condition to carry on the strike
for year if necessary said Secretary
Flood.
When asked in what manner the funds
are to be raised, he said portion was
raised by assessment, but that consider
able came in by donation.
"What effect will the arrival of State
troops have on the men who are out?"
was asked.
sit is just what we want The COM
mittee has been working for peace and
quiet ever since the walk-out, and now
we will get it,'' answered Secretary
Flood. ''IVe are perfectly satisfied with
the order. There are only a few of our
men who have created any disturbance,
and now it will be stopped entirely. One
thing is certain, the men can hold out as
long as the packers can, and we propose
to hold out until we win."
The packers will continue business to-
morrow, and do not anticipate any fur
ther trouble.
All saloons in the city have been closed
by the Governors order.