The herald., 1893-06-13

and secured leave of Absence while the
work OF excavation was going on, and
applied for life insurance.
A DRAMATIC EPISODE.
While Albert N. Crosby was being ex-
amined, man walked slowly to a place
behind Colonel Ainsworth's chair and
said something in such loud voice that
it brought the warning sah-sh," but
the man wss not to be hushed. He
stepped forward and standing directly
over Colonel Ainsworth, cried in a voice
trembling with passion: "You MUIR
dered my brother, and I'd like to know
what right you have to sit here and in
timidate witnessed"
There was a moments silence after
this passionate outburst, and then a
wild shout OF approval Colonel Aims
worth sat calmly in his chair.
Lieutenant Amiss pushed the disturb
or toward the doorway. His name is
Charles G. Banes, whose brother WAS
killed. The,shouts of the government
clerks present continued and it looked
for a minute as though Colonel Aims
worth was in danger. but sharp words
from the police lieutenant finally brought
quiet.
Before the witness was allowed to
proceed B. II. Warner, one OF the jurors,
suggested to the coroner that the episode
showed the existence OF feeling that
would best be silenced by the with
drawsl Of the party against whom it was
directed. Loud applause followed War
ner's remarks, and DR.. Chaeffsr whis-
pered the request to Colonel Ainsworth
to withdraw. He refused to do 30,
however, and the coroner said he had
no right to exclude him.
Juror Hanvey said he had been told
by dozen clerks that they were afraid
to testify and would refuse to do 90 but
for the letter of the secretary of war.
AN EXCITING INCIDENT.
Ross Perry, representative OF Colonel
Ainsworth, srose, and his first word
was signal for the most exciting incl
dent of the day Butler Fitch, an old,
white-haired clerk, started the trouble.
''Sit down." he shoutedi "you are an
outsider and have no right here. |. pro-
test against an outsider speaking here. :"
''Sit down, sit down" echoed the
clerks Fitch cried out something about
muTueTefs huu tHG WUru WaH oChOou
from every part OF the hall. clerks
were on their feet trying. to make
speeches, as though q public meeting
was being held.
Morgan Spencer, OF Bridgeport, Ala,
| Colonel Ainsworth: "You should be
arrested for murder and not be released
| on BAIL"
! A PERFECT TEMPEST OF FURY.
Here the tempest broke in full fury
Hang him !" was shouted from dozer
throats. Every man in the spectators
seats rose at the cry Hang him Hang
himl |" and the turmoil grew louder
| Colonel Ainsworth Eat cool and collect
ed. Somebody said, after the uproal
was oyer tst 5a hanA moHsa ssa t. SssfB al
| His features sesmed absolutely immova
bic. Perry remained standing, but
made no attempt to quell the mob
Lieutenant Amiss was utterly powerlest
to still the tumult. A mad rush was
| just begun in the direction of Colone
Ainsworth, whom Warner arose and
begged for order. The sight of him
standing stopped the rush.
THE OUTBREAK SUPPRESSED.
'This outbreak of feeling must be
suppressed" be aaid, mot by the etrone
hand of the law. but by the hand of fra
ternity."
The crowd fell into Warmers way O.
thinking, and cries of Eyes, yes !" were
heard. He saw hia advantage, and made
an appeal to let the question OF allowins
Colonel Ainsworth's remaining be set
tied by cool heads. When he took hit
seat, however, there were more threat
ening murmurs, and DIR. Schaeffel
| quickly adjourned the inquest until lC
O'Clock tomorrow morning, at the first
precinct police station.
The department clerks stood about
the hall talking excitedly over the Incl
dent. Colonel Ainsworth sat in his
chair for minute and then walked ont
of the building, entered a carriage and
was quickly driven away, amid angry
expressions from the crowd.
AINswoRTH DENOUNCED.
| Whom the hall was emptied the excited
language Of the clerks continued, and
| finally old Butler Fitch mounted the
entrance steps and proposed An indigna.
| tion meeting Immediately. Smith John
son was elected chairman of the meet
! ing, and denunciatione of Colonel Aims
worth and those who justided bis course
were INDUCED in.
A committee was appointed to wait on
the president and protest against the
proposed secret session at the police
station, and urge the suspension OF Col
onel Ainsworth pending the investiga-
tion.
Subsequently it was said the inquest
will be resumed tomorrow in the same
ball, but under better police arrange
ments.
Judge Jere Wilson has volunteered
his services to represent the clerks at
the inquest tomorrow.
THE MILITARY INQUIRY.
The court of inquiry ordered by Secre-
tary Lamont to Investigate all the facts
connected with the disaster and express
an opinion as to who is responsible, met
this afternoon, but adjourned to meet at
the call of the senior officer, for the rea-
con that Colonel Ainsworth cannot ap-
pear before the court until the inquest
now being conducted is concluded.
Heath and Polley's Trial Begun.
FRESNO, CAL, June 12-The case of
the People VS.. Heath and Policy, charged
with the murder of L. B. McWhirter,
was called in Judge Holmes department
of the superior court this morning.
After the call of the roll of q special ven-