Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-16
The Military and Police Prove a
 Slayer of Evil Doings.
ONE OF THE EVIL EFFECTS
Of the Trouble Already Seen - Negro Afraid to Work With
 out Protection.

NEW ORLEANS, March 15.-Those who went to the uptown river front before o'clock in anticipation of either witnessing a bloody riot or the entire resumption of the usual activity on the levee were sorely disappointed, for neither one or the other occurred. Although 1t was known that the state militia would be on the scene, work was not begun at o'clock, not because of the absence of negro workmen, for they } were out in great numbers, but rather be- < cause the soldiers did not put in an appear ance until some time after o'clock. As early as 6:15 the street corners Tn the vicinity of Monday and Tuesday's disturb ances were thronged with white men, pre- sumably screw men and levee laborers, but these did not talk of riots or troubles. The coming of the militia was the one topic dis cuss ed and it was admitted on all sides that 2 no turbulent scenes were likely to take place as long as the boys in blue were kept on duty along the river front. Many un- complimentary remarks were made or the soldiers as to their ability to do oattie, whether they would run II mob 1000 strong should come up the levee, but It Is safe 10 predict that no mob will organize 10 face the soldiers rifles.
 POLICE STILL ON HAND.
 The police were patrolling the levee.early this morning and the only noticeable ac- tlvity among them was when batch wouid be sent to breakfast and then when they returned another batch would De re- lieved in order that they might eat. It IS needless to say the officers look forward to their meal hours with much delight ana when they are relieved they hurry or 10 their homes as fast as their two legs will carry them. On the way back 10 duty the same pace is not discernable, and this leads one to believe they leave with more giad- ness than they return to the river iront. The whole police wish the screwmeu's trouble was at an end and the hour when they will be returned 10 their old bsats viii be welcomed with much joy.
 WANTED THE MILITARY.
 It was as late as 6:45 when the first gang of negroes to work on the vessels arrived, and when they had reached Water and Sixth street they halted and looked up and oown the street. One of them asked by stander if the militia had arrived, and when he was informed that 1t had not some turned and walked out Sixth street and others went over, to the wharf and stood behind number of police. The negro who had asked if the militia had arrived was one of the number that turned to go back 10 his home. lie was asked where he was going, and his answer was "home.'
 HAD ENOUGH FOR THE PRESENT.
 speaking further, he said: "My name is ilenry 1ht mas and live on Franklin 
 on this wharf. Inc soldiers might be all right, but would not feel safe working on that wharf, aud as have wife and two children don 'twant to die just yet. l'll try to get work at something else until all the trouble is over, but won't work on the leyee now.'
 .tYou will be safe from harm as long as the militia IS here.'
 ..lt IS not here now, and i am not going s to take any chances.''
 Ia I; with his ions. who were soon lost to view by turning Into a street some distance away.
 RATHER CAUTIOUS.
 twas rather amusing to watch the ne- grues who came to the levee on cotton noatB. As crowd on corner was passed it would be steaoiastly gazed upon, and when the float had passed on up the street the men would turn arouod every second, pres una ply to notice what movement the crowd of white men would make, II any. Once on the wharf in safety, they would stand in group behind au officer or bale of cotton or some other protection, and 1t seemed they were afraid to expose them- selves. Coats were not removed and ban dauna handkerchief contaiuing food was not laid aside. Apparently they knew not what to do, and 1t looked as if they would not attempt work until the soldiers should come.
 MILITARY ARRIVES.
 At7:16 the Fifth battalion, under the command of Maj. J. T. Buckereau, ap- peared on the Jackson street levee and turning down marched to Morris bath house, Celests and the levee, and was met there by the Fourth battalion, under com mand of Maj. Fillmore Woods. The two entered the oath house, which is being utilized as an armory, and later ptckets were placed around 1t. This ceremony oc- casioned considerable laughter among the crowd of men and boys who had gatheredI and also as the pickets were relieved Of novels from the inside coat pockets and newspapers from the hip pockets, which they had brought with them to pass the long and tedious hours.
 he appearance of the militia enllvened the river front to some extent, but not as much work WAS begun as was expected and this was said to be on account of the late arrival of the soldiers. In the course of an hour or two sufficient men had ar- rived and been put to work loading the vessels. Everything proceeded quietly until 5:30, when the negroes knocked of and went homo and the militia returned 10 their armorie5.
 THE GOVERNOR DETERMINED.
 There is nothing to be learned from the governor. He states that the situation is the same, and there having been thus far no settlement of the question between the parties directly involved, 1t is impossible to say when the time will become propi- tious for him to withdraw the state troeBs. Tho consensus of opinion is thatthere will be no outbreak of lawlessness so long as the state militia are kept on guard, but it is also generally agreed that tho grievances of the white screwmen are deep. seated, and already displayed will show itself again so