The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
Indiana Town in Charge
 of Soldiers.
TWELVE COMPANIES ON DUTY
Five Hundred Citizens Sworn in as Special Officers.
Mayor Of siuncie Has Closed All sa- looms And Ordered Women And Chndren To Keep on The
 Streets.

Muncie. Ind, Jan. 4.-With a proc lamation from Governor Hanly declar- ing martial law and 500 State troops assembled in the very heart of the city, the citizens of Muncie tonight are quiet and peaceable. The riotous out breaks of the past three days have given way to a normal existence. so far as violence is concerned, although the city is sar from normal in busi- ness and industrial sense.
 With the arrival of the militia be- fore daybreak this morning. evidence of mob rule passed away. Not one arrest made today had any connection with the strike situation.
 Late this afternoon Governor !. Frank Hnly issued proclamation de- claring Muncie to be under martial law, but the proclamation made little change in the conduct of affairs in the city. This means the civil and mili- tary authorities are working together with the commanding officer of the troops having the power to go above the civil officers orders If he deems 1t wise. The soldiers will keep the streets clear of loiterers and will be particu- larly vigiiant along this line after night.
 The proclamation was given to Guar termaster General Powell. of the In- diana National Guard, who took it to Muncle and delivered 1t to Brigadier General Mckee. who Is in command of twelve companies of State militia and one battery. The martial law or- der covers a raeious of four miles from the Delaware county court house into the factory districts of Muncie.
 Attorney General Bowling was sent to Muncie by the Governor to act as legal adviser for Brigadier General Mckee. Governor Hanley's action in sending trops to Muncie and the energy displayed today by the authorities have resulted in checking the mob spirit. and in consequence, there were no outbreaks. Five hundred men in- cluding all members of the Co7smer- cial Club of Munrie. have been sworn in as special cfiicers to preserve the peace Thess men will endeavor to control the situation, but will be backed up by the soldiers Mayor Guthrie of Muncie has closed all sa- looms and ordered all women and chill dren to keep off the streets except when necessity compels them to leave their homes.
 The determination of the Governor to call out the State militia, followed riot at Muncie late Friday afternoon when the police and deputy sheriffs battled with a crowd of 300 men, wo- men and children. The police were worn out and many of the deputy sheriffs resigned, leaving the city al the mercy of the unruly element. The Governor, therefore. on the request of the municipal authorities and on the advice of Adjutant General Perry, or dered out the National Guard.
 There has been no serious trouble at Anderson, Marion. Alexandria or Elwood. Twenty-seven employees Of the Marion lines voted to strike but the car service was only partly in- terrupted. At Anderson. a committed of citizens is endeavoring to induce the traction company officials to induce ,trate. The strike breakers brought from Chicago to Anderson and Marion have been sent away.