The evening times., 1900-04-13
STRIKERS ARE HOPEFUL
Confidence Expressed by the Rail
way Telegraphers.
Headquarters Established by the
President of the Order-NO Freight
Trains Running at Chattanooga.
Ninety Per Cent of the Men Said to
BE Out-Statement of Mr.. Cannon.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, April 13.-The
striking telegraphers of the Southern Rail-
way systems here are in fine spirits today
over the fact that not freight train is
running.
W. I. Powell, the President Of the Order
Of Railway Telsgraphers. now in Atlanta,
has representative in charge Of each
division and with his first assistant. A. B.
Stillwell. in his Office at the Southern Ho-
tel, in this city, keeps posted by hourly
bulletins from each division. Stillwe1
claims that the road is tied up in all its
branches from Washington 10 GreeryiIle.
Miss. Only one operator remained at mis-
key in this city. Passenger trains up to
this morning were running, but several
are now from one 20 four hours late
Mr. Stllwell claims that OF the see ope-
rators employed 80 per cent are out. The
railroad people deny this and say that only
about 10 per cent have quit work and that
trains will be moving again on time In "a
few hours. II is rumOred that the Cincn-
natl Southern men will 90 out today but
so far there is no indication OF IT, The At
ANITA Federation OF Trades last night
adopted strong resolutions Of sympathy
The Central Labor Union here will hold
meeting TO take action tonight
Mr.. Stillwell, this morning. issued the
following bulletin in regard 10 the situa-
tion.
Order OF Railroad Telegraphers
Headquarters Southern Hotel.
Chattanooga, Tenn. April 13 1000.
Telegraph Operators. Southern Railroad:
Gentlemen and Brothers The stike Of
the telegraph operators Of the Southern
Railway system is now on and / see no
reason why we will not win
We have right and justice on our side.
The latest reports show that the entire
main line is tied up from Washington, d.
C.. 10 Greenvllle. Miss. Under no circum-
stances return to work until the order
cones from President Powell. Pay no at
Jeption whatever TO newspaper reports or
he talk of officials. ! will post you daily
on the situation. All the organization asks
is your support IN this matter
Remember that this Is your fight that
We are here in your interest and al your
solicitation and II you snow yourselves to
. be Influenced by the officials OF the com
/ U7ny. YOU are not only injuring yourselves
| but your families and fellow workers as
I we'll Stand by the organization that will
T always stand by YOU where right and jus
Z tice are in the balance Don't allow your
I selves 10 be blufied or bullled into return
I your place pay no attention 10 IL whatev-
/ er. but bring the influence OF your friends
/ TO bear and make the town 100 hot 10 hold
/ him. Victory is sure TO be ours il we
! only remain loyal TO the Order Of Railway
TelegraPhers. The following kilograms
have been received by Mr.. StillweU today
Columbia s. c.. April e.
Everything strictly o. X. in my ter
I rItCry. All business at a staudStiu.
+ DAVIS
Atlanta. April -.
' So far as ] can learn every one is cut
ana standing hrm. u IS said freight trains
| are annured. ". Y. POWELL
Knoxville. Tenn April -.
All tied up east Of here. Company has
( no wires. LUSK.'
.' Greens boro y. c.. April I3
/ All out at Salisbury 10 Knoxville and
! Norfolk. Everything in good shape. What
/ are conditions there? J. T. SWAN
Birmingham. Ala. April iS
Alabama. Great Southern went on the
/ rocks at 10 a N. yesterday Solid all
! wires down. red boards up. Despstchers
/ refuse TO touch 4. message Southern lines
! all out Every man in yards. shops. and
l general offices now in my room.
| IT NJ pEARNON '"