The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-08-19
Two Regiments of Infantry De.
parted This Morning.
CAVALRY is TO STAY
As There Is Still Evidence of =
Rf0t0us Tendency.
Coroner Finds It Hard to Obtain
Definite Evidence.


departure of two regiments of in
rantry and the beginning of the Spec
iai grand jury's investigation of the
recent riots this city saw the first
steps taken toward a RESUMPTION OF
norman conditions. The First and
fourtn regiments, which together with
the Eighth are scheduled to par
icipate in the regular army ma
neuxers at FIT. Benjamin Harrison.
Indianapolis, early next month were
the organizations to begin the evacua-
ton of the capital.
Riots are still threatening In Ger
taln portions OF the community and IL
, Is practicaiiy certain that portion of
tne troops here probably the cavalry,
VIII be retained in the service OF the
state for sometime
The First infantry left on the chi
cago & Alton at 10 o'clock. This
AVOIDS kankakee, where one OF tho
members OF the regiment bayonetted
Earl Nelson while the command was
enroute to Springfield. No Official of
the state was willing to acknowledge
that the change in route had been
mace because of the trouble there.
out 1t was broadly hinted that this
was one of the determining factors in
the selection Of the route to be trav-
eled.
The Fourth infantry. whose COM
panles are scattered IN the principal
"
began to break up early in the morn
ing. The various units left Spring
Held by trolley cars and railway trains
and the last was not away until late
IN the afternoon. Colonel E. J. Lang
of this regiment was called home
several days ago and the departure
was under the direction of Lieutenant
Colonel C1aud E. Ryman of vandalia.
Mob Spirit Declines:
The effect of the news that the
troops had begun TO depart was
anxiously awaited by the state and
city authorities. Since the Determine
ton OF Governor Deneen to establish
order at all costs was evidenced by
the summoning of 1900 soldiers to
| the city, there has been a notable de-
crease in the mob spirit here. At the
same time threats as to what would
happen when the troops left have
| been numerous and widespread and
there is a well defined fear that the
lawless individuals who have not yet
. been apprehended may endeayor to
renew the disturbance later this week.
counteracting effect is looked for
from the special grand jury which
yesterday indicated George E. Rich
ardson for the alleged assault upon
Mrs: Mabel Hallam and which today
began to consider the evidence against
rioters The appeals of Governor
Deneen. the Chamber of Commerce.
Ministers association and other civic
bodies. that citizens generally furnish
Information to the states attorney
concerning the riot, have met with
such prompt response that the
authorities are encouraged in the he
lief that the better elements of the
community are aroused to the danger
spirit is quenched. Help has also
come from unexpected quarters in
that several proprietors of resorts in
the 'black belt' neighborhood have
come forward with information that It
is expected to prove of value. These
persons say that a continuance of past
conditions is impossible and are be-
ginning to make frantic efforts to pre-
serve personal interests.
Definite Testimony Scarce.
But while much information yes
terday reached the states attorney for
grand jury use it is not at all certain
that similar conditions will greet the
more open proceedings of the coron-
er's inquests and the criminal court
trials which are expected to follow.
The inquiry into the lynching Of Scott
Burton was brought before coroner's
jury this morning, but there was a no.
ticeable lack of definite testimony.
Most of the witnesses described the
scenes in the "black belt" but when
questioned as to the identity of mem
bers their memories failed them. II
this condition continues the chances
u COntiClllS the PERSONS CHARGED with
leadership in the riots will be remote
The morning hours here this morn
ing were the most quiet which the CITY
has experienced since the troubles be-
gan. An inspection of the outposts
by a correspondent of the Associated
Press after midnight showed that the
streets were deserted and that the SEN
tries and patrols were finding little To
occupy their attention. Occasionally
shot would be heard, but in all cases
nervous militiamen had mistaken
shadows for lurking marauders There
was no indication whatever of a re-
newal of the "sniping'' of pickets
which caused SO much commotion yes
terday morning. The readiness of the
militia to return such fire had dis
couraged the individuals who had at
tempted to terrify the troopers by at
tacks from the underbrush. The un-
toward incident occurred at Woodside,
a mining district, where stones were
thrown at deputy sheriffs. who had
been sent to guard mine shafts there.
The deputies fired in the direction
from which the missiles came and
there was no further trouble.
Negroes Still Scared.
News of the departure of the troops
was carried into the socalled bad
lands and the respectable negro set
Elements by an Associated Press cor
respondent. Some were excited by the
tidings, some appeared hopeless and
weary of the struggle. Some in tired
voices, said they would wait and see
what happened, and others declared
their intention of leaving the city.
with scarcely an exception they ex-
pressed the opinion that trouble would
follow the withdrawal of the national
guardsmen-
At Edwards and Tenth streets were
two colored young men, married to
white women. They had received q
letter. signed MOB" threatening to