The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
TIE MILITIA ON DUTY
BAYoNITs aLIsrENED IN THE
 STREETS or NANTUCKET.
Strike of the Street Car Men Causes the Governor of Rhode Island to Order Out State
 Troops.

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 Pawtucktt. R. |. June l2-For the first time In the history in the city bayonets of soldiers ordered out by the Governor of the State to suppress riotous disturb. ances. glistened in the streets of Paw tucket today.
 The astonishing increase in the number of lawless acts directed against the United Traction Company whose union men have been on strike since June 2. and the ina bility of the limited police force and deputy sherlffs to suppress rioting induc- ed Governor Kimbsll to call out the militia.
 Numerous scenes of disorder occurred during the day and more than score or persons were injured, one fatally.
 In the presencc of about 1000 persons and the militia this evening Adjutant General sackett read the riot act.
 The city was taken, possession of by the militia. A provisional regiment was formed. The regiment responded to an emergency call promulgated by Governor Kimball and Brigadier Gcneral Herbert g.. Tanner assumed command In the after noon orders were issued calling out the third division of the naval reserves and the machine guns battery.
 The first disturbance was at the city line.
 The United Traction Company's cars were started in the Pawtucket Avenue car house by which line dividing Paw tucket and Providence and on one car were number of deputy sheriffs. This car was followed at intervals by others. When the car reached the junction or Pawtucket and East Avenues fusilade of stones, tin cans and other missiles followed The cars were badly damaged. The mortormtn started the cars at iuii speed and tried to run throush the crowd. Each car was assailed ana Sooh all were stalled at Haymarket Square. Then Chief of Police Rice informed Gen- eral Tanner that the conditions were sucn that his force of men was unable to handle the mob and he sought the aid of the militia. lsT.
 A company of the regiment was sent out and met the cars at Haymarket Square, preceding them to East and Pawtucket Avenues. For 8 minute the soldiers were cheered and then few rocks were thrown. One of these struck Deputy Sheriff Horton. cutting his race.
 Then the street where the trouble hao occurred was picketed off by Troop A. and the troopers maintained peace for an hour or more. During this interval cars were not run. In the meantime. High Sheriff White asked that three companies of military be sent to Pawtucket Avenue, and this was done with Major Johnson in command. But before this order was car riad into effect, the most serious trouble Of the day occurred.
 A car was started from the Pawtucket Avenue car house on which were score of deputy sheriffs. At Pawtucket and East Avenues big crowd was in walt ing.
 of cavalry as guard to the cars, the troops being divided by platoons front and rear.
 Chief of Police Rice was present and advised the people to disperse. and number of striking conductors and motor nen practically endangered their own safety by endeavoring to prevail on the people to leave.
 Before the people turned their attention to the car, they cheered the troopers. Immediately afterward. however, ram of stones, bricks and every conceivable form of missile fell upon the electric cal The troopers were hemmed in by the mop and with great difficulty succeeded in working their way out, the foreman or the car bravely facing the mob and get ting his car through. .~ ..
 Fully a dozen shots were fired from the car through the drawn curtain all or which did no damage save one wnch lodged in the neck of Venner Peterson, aged 12, son of John Peterson of this city' wounding him. The shot struck hinS when he was standing some distance from the car. The shooting made the mob wtfd and only the presence of the troops pre- vented the demolition of the car and the serious injury to some of the deputies.
 The wounding of the boy sobered the crowd which after the car had proceeded became more temperate. butAmany threats were made to kill deputy sheriff in retaliation -
 The situation during the remainder of the afternoon was such that after consultation between Governor Kimball and Gen Lanner it was decided to ask for all of the available militia and addi- tionai companies were called out making 750 men and sixty officers on duty. Ball cartridges were served cut, each private carving forty rounds and each officer fifty rounds of revolver ammunition.
 The city has not been placed under mar tial law.
 Detective Haberty of the Pawtucket po- lice force, has arrested William J. Welch, A deputy sheriff, who is accused of shooting the Peterson boy. When taking the prisoner to the police station the detective and Special Officer Hannigan were roughly handled and were followed to the door of the station by a mob that stoned the officers and made great effort to get the prisoner from them. Walsh he did not shoot He was ar- raigned before Judge Shove on charge of assault with intent to kill He pleaded not guilty and was held in the sum of $1. 900 for a hearing and remains locked aA ho, An..n nnA.