The San Francisco call., 1898-08-16

Thomas was being taken down from his attic hiding place. Major Cheatham drew first man who touches him." He then put the negro in charge of two non-commis- stoned officers. On gaining the street he was placed in the center of guard of six teen Iowa men and marched to the Ten nessee camp. En route and after they had entered the reservation some one struck the negro with a heavy iron hook, inficting a scalp wound. The Tennessee men shouted at the guard: We don't blame you, but we will kill that ere nig- geri
 In the earlier stage of the riot Corporal Mason and Private Fish of the mounted severely handled. After Thomas had re- mained at the Tennessee camp for a short titme he was escorted to the guardhouse by Lieutenant J. M. Neal and Troop B, Fourth Cavalry.
 The breach of discipline of the Tennes- seeans created a profound sensation at the Presidio. General Marcus Miller who has charge of the expeditionary forces at Camp Miller, on the Presidio Reserva- tion, was among the first at the Tennes- well known to him; His father, Zero Thomas, came to this coast with the Fourth Light Artillery in 1872. He was then the servant of Colonel Hasbrook, and was favorite with the officers. He Is now employed as janitor in the Ap- praisers' building.
 When he saw the wreck of his little household he stood in the yard. and with bowed head, prayed for strength and pa tience to stand the trial through which he had to pass.
 General Miller at once detailed Lieu tenant Fowler of the Tennessee Regiment | to investigate the occurrence of the morn | ing Every member of the regiment who | cannot acquit himself of participating in | the riot will be tried by courtmartial. A | board of survey will be appointed to assess the damages to the house and | property, and this will be paid pro rata l by the men of the regiment.
 Private Davis was not under arrest yes | tertiay, being merely confined to his quar- ters. Last night an extra guard was | placed around the Tennessee camp, and but five passes were allowed each com pany.
 all out of breath" said Mrs. Thomas yes terday afternoon. He hurriedly told Tnt that he had fight with couple of sol sol diers and that he hit them. He said the! asked him for 10 cents, and he told then
 he had no money. One of them wanted
 to pass on, but the other showed fight.
 heard the soldiers coming at this time
 and told my son to hide while I kept then
 off They stood outside the back yard fo time and I talked to them. I heard
 some one say, The Tennessee men vii
 be here soon and then we will get him. "The crowd gathered quickly and sool swarmed all oyer the place. They yelled 1 Hang him. Lynch the niggeri Get
 ropei Get neckte!
 While this was going on my other chil dren hid Danny in the attic. The mei soon commenced to run all over tn
 place and pulled me about by the hai
 and kicked and beat me. They pelted tn
 house with stones and bricks and also ha'
 axes and long iron poles. They knocke, the clustering down, overturned the stow
 and broke the cement stovepipe, scatter
 ing ashes and soot in every direction
 They abused me shamefully when I wen i upstairs where Danny was. found thel
 had a lighted lamp looking for him in tn,
 dark corners.
 When they located Danny he reasoned , with them, but to no purpose. It wa 4 about this time the soldiers went III