Evening journal., 1914-08-19

Would-be rioters were overawed by
the preparedness of the military. It
is believed the troops will be kept on
duty for the remainder of the week
to completely restore order and up
hold the law.
Scenes about the armory last night
plainly showed the battalion. was
ready to instantly and vigorously
suppress outbreaks. In the main en-
trance of the building stood a gat-
ling gun oiled and cleaned and ready
TO hurl death. Near the piece were
several boxes Of ammunition. The
gun was in charge of Sergeant Sam
uel Saunders wno slept in chair
nearby.
The battalion was mobilized before
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and
less than two hours after Lieutenant
Governor Colen Ferguson had au-
thorized the call for the troops The
men came to the armory in squads
of four and eight and were quickly
ready for duty. Several cases OF cart
ridges were opened and had the po-
lice sent IN a call these would have
been served 70 the companies. When
the last of the 251 men in the com
mand had entered the building Major
j. w. Reed announced that none
would be allowed TO leave without
passes. Major Reed station a SEN
try at each entrance and no person
was permitted to enter. Major Reed
even refused permission to news
paper men to go further than the
steps leading TO the entrances.
After the muster rolls had been
handed to the proper officers, the
troops went to supper I'm the armory.
The men enjoyed a substantial meal.
Shortly before o'clock the battal-
ion was assembled and listened to an
address by Adiutant General Wicker
sham, who remained at his office all
night, and was in close touch with the
police as well as troops.
The adiutant general complimented
the men on their appearance and
urged that they do their duty If call
ed on. He said they we're there for
business. and If the call for service
came he knew they could be depend
ed upon
DO your duty. whatever 1t may be"
he declared. IL compliment you on
your appearance. You look like sol
diers and men"
That the adjutant generals office
was prepared to handle the situation
and to suppress the most serious riot
ing was proved when IL became known
that Company II. of New Castle. and
Company e. Of Newark, were under
arms in their respective headquarters
all Of last night, and that trains were
waiting to rush them here at a mo-
ments notice, in case they were need
ed. The troops at New Castle and
Newark will he sent here If needed TO
support the Wilmington battalion.
Taps was sounded at 10 o'clock and
the men went to bed at that hour. but
there was but little sleep. Members of
the companies were expecting a call
from the police at any moment, but
none came.
During the earlier part Of the
night many persons collected in small
groups about the armory, and mani
/ tested keen interest in the movements
the orderies and officers, who had
official business at police headquar-
ters and elsewhere. Between 7.30 and
3 o'clock, a squad of patrolmen ar
rived and ordered the crowds to move.
The command was instantly Obeyed.
A large number of negroes we're inter
ested spectators of scenes at the
armory, but kept close to their door
steps, ready to retreat indoors, should
trouble arise.
Militia Still on Duty
Declaring himself well pleased with
the conduct of the Wilmington battal.
ion OF the Organized Militia of Della
ware, and asserting the situation is
well in hand, Adiutant General 1. Pusey
Nickersham today stated he does not
know when the military will be with
drawn. However. officers are certain
the men will be ON duty tonight and
/ probably the remainder of the week.
81 can easily cover the situation in
I few words" General Wickersham said
/ "lt was as quiet as a church here last
night. / do not know how long the
military will be ON duty"
The four companies were up at .
/ O'Clock this morning and after break
fasting half an hour later prepared for
a short march. They lett the armory
about $ O'Clock and proceeded to the
Brandywine. After following the
stream for some distance the command
returned 10 the armory much refreshed.
The exercise was an aid TO all Before
the troops left this morning General
Wickersham had number OF men de-
tailed for guard duty. with the result a
sentry was posted at every door in the
structure. II was possible to gain adj
mission only after permission had been
granted by General Mickersham in per
son. The general practically has not
not left the armory since yesterday, aud
is thoroughly tired He has not only
been directing the mobilization OF
troops, but has held frequent confer
ences with Acting Mayor William p,
White and Chief of Police Black
While the general was being inter
viewed by newspapermen this morning
an aged veteran of the Civil war stag.
gered into the armory. lie was SO weak
he was enable 90 give his name. lie
produced credentials showing he is a
pensioner General tickersham ordered
him fed and he will be sent TO Camden
y. j., the point he wishes TO reach.
II has been learned that Harry
Stevens, who was shot ON Monday
night. was standing in front Of Hote
DUPONT when struck. The bullet ap.
peared to come from somewhere ON King
street in the rear of the Court House
Il is thought that the same person who
shot Stevens also shot John Hughes
who was found at Eleventh and King
7 streets