Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-03

ments 70 points in Dakota and Montana.
Despite the efforts OF the railroads there
was no noticeable Improvement in bust
ness conditions in the Twin Cities this
morning. In Minneapolis all Of the flour
mills, with the exception Of one Of the
smaller ones. were stopped, and the ces-
sation OF this Industry alone threw about
5000 men out Of employment.
II is stated that the mill men will lose
SIS, 200 a week In wages, while the mills
are closed and that the loss Of business to
the milling concerns will amount to $4,000
a day.
At the head OF the lakes where the most
important Industries are directly dependent
upon traffic conditions, a continuation for
a few more days Of the present conges-
B ton will force 10000 men out Of employ
ment.
The switchmen Appeared to be satisfied
with the situation and we're particularly
pleased with reports from the west Of the
tralnmen joining the strike and the ac-
ton OF the Chicago switchmen in demand
ing an increase in wages.
Pickets Of the striking switchmcn re-
ported today that about 100 strike breakers
were brought into st. Paul today and that
they were distributed about the various
Twin City yards. The railroad managers
committee, however, would not admit that
nonunion men had arrived.
Northwest is FreiEhtBOund.
SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 2.-The switch
mems strike has assumed a more serious
aspect in the Pacific northwest.
Freight shipments practically are tied up.
Passenger schedules are being maintained
Z with Difficulty.
Il The arrival of the Great Northern liner
Minnesota at Port Townsend at a late
hour last night with $4,000 tons of freight
valued at 5000. 900, much OF II destined for
quick transportation to the east has given
added cause for apprehension.
In the shipment are 1.27 bales of raw
silk for New York and 900 tons OF other
oriental freight for other eastern cities
Last night, after twenty-four hours OF
idieness, Attempts were made to dispatch
freight oyer the Northern Pacific railway.
Two trains were started from Tacoma, one
for the Gray's Harbor country and one for
the local service to points between Puget
Sound and Portland.
Those trains we're made up by new
tassistant trainmasters and superintendent
one train was dispatched from Eilens.
burg, where 1t had been held for thirty-siS
hours for Seattle.
This morning local service between
Seattle and Tacoma was resumed. On thC
Great Northern there has been no move,
ment of freight, although the Officials
expect to get 1uhtDa few trains today
Arrangements have been made to put OF
switching crews at the coast termina
points and all competent railroad men VIII,
apply for positions will be given work. Il
deciding to hire n%onunion men, the rail
roads announced that men would not b.
displaced by. returning strikers.
Owing to the congestion, in the frelgh
yards, no attempt is being made to fur
nish switching service to manufacturer
and wholesale establishments.
office Force on Engines.
SUPERIOR, Wis, Dec. 2.-The railroad.
are making an effort this morning to breal
the blockade. The Great Northern ha
four switch engines, the terminal has on
and the 500 line one. The Northern Pacifi
as yet has none operating on this side o
the day All the engines are manned b,
officials and{ clerks.