Asheville daily citizen., 1894-04-04
ARRESTED BY MILITIAMEN
CITIZENS OF florence, y. C,
STARTLED.
They Took Guns From The Ar
mOrv And Pursued The COns,a-
bles-NO Harsh Measures Of Ar
rest-Ouict at Darlington.

FLORENCE, S. c., April 4.,-The citizens
of Florerce were greatly startled this
morning BY the announcement that the
men who took guns from the armory
here Friday last, and participated in the
pursuit of constables would be arrested
by the militia. The disposition, at first,
was to resist, but the mild methods
adopted by the officers induced the men
to acquiesce in the action taken.
The men who took the guns were sum-
moned to the court house where Col. N.
G. Evans, commanding in the absence of
Gen. Farley, had established his head.
quarters. They assembled there about
10 a. m. and conferred with Col. Evans
and Maj. Jos. Wardiaw, They were
asked for their names and roll was
made. The roll was then red with the
request that those who had catered the
armoIy and taken the guns would re-
spond as their names were, called. The
following five men responded: E. E.
Douglass, 7, L. Wallace. ]. w. Ham.
mond, J. L Pende,gast and Z. p. Haw-
ley, all OF whom are merchants.
Col. Evans made short address. He
said that martial law was in force, and
that lie was ordered to arrest these gem
tlcmenunder it. AS it was not desired
to interfere with their business he would
place them on parole not to leave the
city limits, ard require them to report
to Maj. Wardlaw every morning at 10
a. m. The citizens held consultation
with a lawyer, and no steps have yet
been taken to oppose the action of The
officers. 1t is possible, however, that
habeas corpus proceedings may be begun
before Chief Justice McIvsr. This will
largely depend. however, upon the ac-
ton OF the officers and the manner in
which the arrested men are treated.
The Tenth militia has arrived, but
there is as yet no disposition to pitch
them. The indications are that the
force may be withdrawn before the end
of the week, and possibly sooner. Gen.
Farley went over to Bishopville early
this morning 1t is thought that his
visit may have some connection
with the action Of the Bishop.
vile rifles in not going to Oar
lmgton when ordere+, and in turning
Straight around and going lomc.
DARLINGTON, S. c., via Florence, April
4.-Evervthing at the scat OF war is per
tectly quiet. A detachment of troops
has just reported to act under Mayor
bargains orders. No one excepting those
directly interested will be permitted to
so near the railroad station where the
inquest is to be held. The constablcs
are expected to arrive here some time
during the day, but the time and place
Of their arrival arc not made public 1t
is thought that the constables will be
permitted to testify without inter ference
and then can go home. Citizens have
pledged they shall not be molcstcd.
Gen. Richburg gives out the news
that the troops will probably leave here
Saturday or Sunday. There are mum.
her of visitors here for the inquest.
COLUMBIA, S. c., April 4.-Tillman has
issued proclamation which closes as
follws:
Now, therefore, |, Benjamin X. Till.
man, governor of the State of South
Carolina. do issue this, my :procla-
nation, giving full aud official notice to
the municipal authorities of every city
aud Incorporated town in The State of
South Carolina and to the police and
marshals thereof, that do
hereby assume control of the whole
force of municipal police and marshals of
the several cities and incorporated towns
OF this State. They are hereby ordered
to enforce all laws on the statute books,
together with all municipal ordinances
and orders from municipal authorities
not inconsistent with the purposes of this
proclamation. AS soon as the cmcr-
gency which is now upon us shall no
longer exist, l will rclinqush control and
restore the former status"