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Show Work on the "Chicago" Beirlus. Chester, Pa., November 9. Roach's yard started this morning with 150 men. At 7 o'clock upwards of 1,033 men assembled around the gates, and when the whistle gave its accustomed toot, at intervals of one minute, deafening shouts went up from the crowd which drowned the steam whistle. Women and children took it up, and the huzza could be heard for squares away. All the foremen of departments were taken on, and they seleoted about 150 workmen; tools were given out, and abont sixty men put to work on the "Chicago." The others were set about different things in the yard. All departments except the foundry started. - |