The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09

violence. Business is going on as usual
except that the saloons are still closed in
pursuance 10 the proclamation of the mayor
and few factories shut down or are
running shorthanded. Several gangs of ne
groes were working on the streets in the
heart OF the city to-day. but they attend
ed strictly TO their work and were not mo-
Tested in any manner. At shutdown, how
ever, all negroes disappeared from the
streets and they will remain closely in
their homes during the night. Negro minis
tiers have been making house-to-h house WIS.,
It's among their people urging them to fol-
low this course and their advice has had a
ealutary effect
General Mckee is virtually in control of
the city. both by general consent and gen.
eral opinion, IL not In fact. His course in
bringing representative citizens together
yesterday afternoon. when he first arrived,
forQhe conference at which a general plan
OF procedure was mapped out and the
mayor was brought 20 see his responsibility
and to act accordingly, has met with gen.
eral commentator and he has the conf
dence and hearty-co-operation of all who,
have come in contact with him. He takes
the situation In a matter-of-fact way and
urges the citizens TO do the same.
This Is the time for Evansville people
TO go back TO their work and attend TO
their business affairs said the general to-
night. They should quit thinning OF what
has happened, and, above alNquit talking
about IL. Talking about the affair will not
improve conditions.
There has been a wonderful change In
public opinion since yesterday afternoon.
Before the additional troops arrived the air
was full of bubbles. Citizens l met and
downcast. To-day they are more cheerful
and good many of them are asking them
selves why they were alarmed. The only
Immediate thing TO guard against is I'M
pleasant incidents that may arise at the
funerals of those who were killed Monday
night.
SOLDIERS ENJOY 1T.
General Mckee did not issue any general
orders to-day. He preferred to let the
troops follow camp routine and to make
their duties as light as possible. because of
the heat and the guard duty they have TO
perform. The soldiers are enjoying their
experience here in spite of the intense heat
Those at Sunset Park have a beautiful
place for their camp on the bank OF the
Ohio. and even when severe rainstorm
came up this afternoon they took IL as
part OF the fun, and, indeed, suffered no
discomfort from IL. as they are well housed
Interest, by the way. TO know that the
mobilization and maintenance OF the troops
I'm Evansville is costing the State of Indiana
$3.50 day, and the total cost probably will
amount 10 at least $4,000.
One of the best indications of the senti-
ment OF the people toward the militia is
found In the action to-day of the father of
Fred Happier. one of those who died from
the effects OF wounds received Monday
night. Mr.. Happier learned that several
members OF the local company had ex-
pressed desire 10 visit his home and view
the remains OF hts son. but had refrained
because they felt they might be regarded
as intruders. He at once visited the camp
and the posts established at the courthouse,
and. at his invitation, a number of the SOL
diers returned with him 10 his home and
spent several minutes there. Mr.. Happier
said TO them that he cherished no bitterness
toward them, but. on the contrary realized
that they had done their duty and regretted
the terrible consequences much as any
one could. When his action became gem
orally known IL did much toward bridging
the gulf that had opened between an ele-
ment of the people and the troops.
IL was reported here tonight that hostile
demonstrations had been made In Hender-
son, KY, toward the negro refugees from
this city Inquiry by long-dstance tele-
phone did not confirm the rumors. The peo-
pie Of Henderson do not relish the prospect
81 their city being haven for all the ne
<roes who have been frightened out of Ev-
ansviile. and they are not extending well
comes. but the newcomers have not been
molested. The police OF the city are arrest
ing all strangers. white or black and those
who canno, give good reasons for being in
the city are locked up
PEACE PLACARDS.
The citizens peace committee took a step
to-day that met with hearty approval on al