The morning call., 1894-07-12
SEARCH FOR ARMS.
Something to the Credit of the
Militia at Last.

Something to the Credit of the
Militia at Last.
SACRAMENTO, July 11.-Under the di-
rection of Colonel Graham. who assumed
command of the situation Immediately
upon his arrival this morning. three COM
panies of militia were detailed to make a
thorough search of the lower end of town
with view of appropristng any arms
found IN The possession OF persons known
TO be affiliated with the strikers. When
the State troops marched from their camp
at The capitol citizens who saw the formid-
able array of citizen sodiery INDUCED in
much speculation and conjecture as to the
motive of their movements.
Immediately upon reaching the lower
end of the city a search of all the houses
was instituted. In many instances the
inmates were seated at the table enjoying
their evening meal when the measured
tread If soldiers aroused them from their
peaceful surroundings to the fact that they
were 10 be dealt with by unylelding mill
tary law.
Fear and CONSERVATION ran rampant
throughout every household visited. The
demand Of the troops for all the inmates
to surrender whatever arms they had in
their possession met with prompt re-
spOnseS. They seemed to realize that a
serious condition OF affairs existed, and.
being informed of the penalty of DISC
bedience of the order. made haste TO de-
liver whatever arms they had.
An immense crowd gathered about the
troops and watched their movements with
bated breath. The strikers headquarters
at Front and [ streets was the first place
to be Inspected. When the militia arrived
there they found an immense crowd con-
gregated without the building, while
within was great crowd discussing the
events Of the pending hours. When the
object of the visit was stated all the men
present declared that no arms were
secreted about the premises. This denial
was in contradiction to the authenticated
report that the strikers could arm great
force of men from the arms al head
quarters. a diigent search resulted in
unearthing several sword bayOnets which
were stolen from the armory of the Ber-
sigiari Guard several weeks ago. These
implements OF war were taken possession
of and the militia proceeded on tour of
inspection amid Ominous silence.
From the strikers headquarters COM
mand was given to search the old Wells,
Fargo & Co.'s building, which has been
a stronghold of Knox, Compton and Mullen
ever since the injunction was served on
the former last Saturday. This building
has been regarded as veIitable strong
hold of the strikers, and was thought to
contain arms without number and of all
descriptions. The structure, however, did
not yield much. as after a thorough search
less than a dozen rifles. pistols and swords
were secured. Every rooming-hOuse on
lower ana K streets was inspected here
and the small arms were found and con-
fscated.
At a late hour tonight the search is
being continued. but without further SEN
sational developments. The determined
manner of conducting the search on the
part of the militia was matter of favora-
bic comment by all who witnessed the
operations. They evinced a thorough
knowledge of what was required, and fear
lessly executed all commands. The result
of the search Is given as fifty rifles, 100
rounds of ammunition, seven sacks of bolt
heads, which were undoubtedly intended
for use in the cannon which was stolen
yesterday from q citizen. as reported.