Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-03-31

Hawkins therefore had given his whole at.
tention to the protection OF the Jail and
prisoners. His opportunities for knowing
the exact situation were not good, and he
had reason to expect assistance earlier
from outside troops. The Fourteenth Reg
iment was expected at 9 o'clock. 1t was
nearly twelve when it reached the court
house. The Fourth regiment was total
failure. 1t tmarched to Eighth and Walnut
and then marched back 10 the depot. II
was afterwards ordered TO march and Join
the other troops at the Jail, but the Colonel
stated the troops had scattered and could
not get them together. II was after all
possibility Of doing any good had passed
when these troops joined the rest.
Who YEAS TO Blame.
The conduct OF Colonel Mott will pro5a-
bly, be subject to an investigation. So far
as now known the failure Of this command
was not attributable to any indisposi-
ton OF the men TO do their duty. The
united testimony of the men who had
poILHnities Of observation was that from
two hundred to three hundred men com.
posed the violent, active rioters, and that
they were not fully armed. They were
stimulated by cheers and the presence OF
others, but the general opinion is that a
very little amount OF generalship would
have been sufficient to put them to flight.
This was strikingly proven when the at.
tack was msde on PowelPs gun store about
midnight. Tue iTst man who entered Was
shot dead, the second shared the same fate
and the third was seriously wounded.
An effort was then made to burn the
building, but the proprietor from an
upper window fired o well directed
shot and the effort was given up. 1t was
shown later when another portion OF the
mob got a.cannon from the Music Hall
and we're met and overcome by squad OF
thirty police, who captured the cannon
and took to the Jail and turned il over to
the militia.
In the Jail the scenes were spiriEless.
The mob at no time made an impression
on any part Of the building, ualess by
light, harmless missiles. The troops were
lying on their arms, taking such rest as
they could get when not called for special
duty. The police, worn out, were also
loungiEg about in such manner as was
most comfortable, although the had ire
qucnt calls for special du'y. The prison
ers were locked in their cells trembling
with fear. Not one slept through the
night
Feeling Among the People.
To-day the gravity of the situation I'M
presses every one. The appalling loss Of
property and frightiul destruction of life
brlugs the people TO a realization of the
awful calsu1ity. II anything could inten-
sify the honest inGign alton directed against
the first cause OF this outbreak the revela.
tions this morning did it. There was no.
table absence of mere curiosity seekers
docking to the scene to-day. The place
seemed to be regarded with dread, and at
noon even when the weather was delight.
fully pleasant there was not so much travel
on the streets in that vicinity as IS usual
on ordinary Sundays.
True Colonel Hawkins had extended his
lines by barrcsding all the streets leading
10 the court house for the distance of
square, and the opportunity for seeing
was not good, still there seemed to be 8
lsck OF desire to crowd about the place.
Feeling Against abe Militia
The deep feeling against the militia was
manifested all the time. Every now and
then during the afternoon stones were
thrown at them whenever an opportunity
offered. This became so annoying that so
Jar as practicable the police were placed
next to the people. Epithets were shout
ed and threats were not wanting,
Shether in earnest or for the
sake Of terrifying tbe boys IN blue,
could not be told, wait till tonight.
Wait till tonight, Wait till we get good
snd drank and We'll hoist yOu blue coated
men !rUm bshind your barrels" were
among the things sald: At P. VI. Fred
Smsl.see, p bar tender at the Queen City
Hotel, Who he'd been smOHg the crowd
annoy Sg The militia Al the bridge
over tie canal on Main street,
began 70 advap2e beyond the limit.
\ s9ldisr warned him to stop. I(e refused.
The soldier fired and the man fell dead.
The patrol wagon quickly came, and amd
great excitement bore the body OFT to Ha-
oig's.
Plans for the protection of life and prop.
arty have been maturing. There has been
great lack of head. Mayor Stephens has
oeen dangerously i'll with pneumonia and
yesterday left his bed at the risk OF his
life to give directions. He spent the whole
Uight in the office and at points where he
ruu d do the most. To day he is in great
ger OF a relapse, but his plans have
;sken shape and the virtual control OF
Goth civil and military is in the hands Of
eminent citizens with General }. ID. Cox
leading advisor.
Meeting of Citizens.
This morning the Mayor issued formal
csll fos a meeting of citizens to devise
mesns for protecting the city from the raw
sses Of the mob. A list of one hundred
o. mes was selected. A majority Of them
were notified at once. greater number OF
y hom responded TO the cali Immediately al
the Mayors office. It was agreed to issue
the following call and distribute it through
out the city:
NAYnE's OFFICE CISVIHNATI o, March
3N.-Dear Sir-Hou are requested 70 meet
other citizens who have been appointed an
Advisory Committee at the city build ng,
this Sunday evening, at o'clock.
signed Thomas J. STEPHENS,
Mayor.
The Mayors Proclamation.
;, ortly sitter the following proclaim alton
wss issued
CI>cIYSArI, ., March 3O-Misguidei
men, from alleged indignation that the
criminal laws are not properly executed,
nave themselves been led into the crime of
as>aul,iug pubic officers Of peace and de-
siroyirg private property. I, therefore,
Mayor of Cincinnati do hereby command
al, such persons to desist from their law
l,ssnesS Snd obey the constituted authori-
us. ca upon al good citizens to rally
FOR The Preservation OF public peace.
Such as are willing to enroll themselves as
;. ec;al police duri1g the emergency will
please report themselves TO the nearest
police station, where the officer in CharSe
is hereby directed 10 enroll them
and provide means OF asse milling them.
Members of the Grand Army of the Re-.
public are requested to assemble With their
officers at their posts aud report themselves
to me by messengers for similar duty.
Citizens are warned to keep the boys and
youths of their families at home and all to
remain quietly in the hosue, except those
o ganized and enrolled as above directed.
All persons found on the street after
O'Clock this evening will be required to
shoS good cause for being abroad. Tls
authorities of the city aud Of the state are
determined that order shall be immediate
" ard permanently restored, and the con-
:, VnenCCs of disObediencs to this proc
!amation will be uDon those who fail to
IegarI il. THOMAS J. STEPHENS,
Mayor.
4 All For More Troops.
The following was issued this afternoon:
Adjutant General Finley-I hereby request
that the Governor Concentrate in this city
Immediately, all the force OF the Ohio
militis, believing that the presence of
strong body of troops will save the neces-
sity for their actual use.