New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 24, 1917, Page 1

. 53 u ‘ T B M 53 HERALD BEST OF ALL " [ LOCAL NEWSPAPERS PRICE THREE CENTS. BRITAIN HERALD! HERALD #ADs” § BETTER BUSIN] NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1917.:—SIXTEEN PAGES. FIRST AND SECOND REGTS. NOW 102d. Merging of Connecticut Troops Into New Unit at 'Yale Field Is Thrilling Spectacle’ . COL. ISBELL CHOSEN AS ITS COMMANDER Brig. Gen. Peter B. Traub, at Head of Brigade of Which It Is Part, Tells New Proteges He Is Proud of Them and Cautions Them Never to Forget Their Flag, Their Town or Their Homes. New Haven, Aug. 24.—The 102nd. United States Infantry was created by the merging of the First and Sec- ond Connecticut Infantry today, and in orders of the day Col. Ernest L. Isbell of New Haven became the com- mander. The new regiment is joined with the 101st. U. S. Infantry, which is the merged 5th. and 9th. Massa- chusetts regiments, as the 6l1st. bri- grade under Brig. Gen. Peter B. Traub, and attached to the 26th. divi- sion under Major Gen. Edwards, late commanding the northeastern de- partment. By the ceremony on the old Yale fleld today two state regiments of the noble history went out of existence. The ceremony was one of striking picturesqueness. There were present besides the two regiments, a group of high officers, and a few spectators in the ball stinds. The ceremony was held at 10:30 and the formal taking over of the first infantry by the sec- ond, and the publication of the newly created 102nd. was upon the Green- sward of the outfield of the baseball diamond. The weather was perfect and after the rain the turf was bright green. There were in the officers’ group Brig. Gen. Traub, Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Brig. Gen. G. M. Cole, adjutant general of Connec- ticut, Col. Stevens and Col. Newcomb of general Traub's staff, Col. Cowles, U. B. A, retired, and several staff members together with Col. Isbell and Lieut. Col. Hall. Both March Out From Bowl Both regiments were assembled in their quarters at the Bowl. The Sec- ond under Col. Isbell, in Hght march- ing equipment, marched to the ball ‘fleld. by the easterly entrance, and drew up on the fleld in column masses with the band. and colors at the ex- treme right. The First Regiment under Col. Goodman entered from the west in heavy marching order, this to signify that the regiment was taking its effects to the receiving regiment. Just before the First entered the rou the Second’'s band played “Onward. Christian Soldiers.” As the music died away the band of the First entered, playing the BSecond Connecticut March as a compliment. Every officer of the Second stood with his hand at salute and every company | at attention. The First marched down the fleld In column, then inclined by a sharp angle so that it passed in review be- fore the Second but between the regiments and General Traub and Governor Holcomb. On the extreme right flank the First was marched to the rear of the Second and took position on the southerly side of the fleld. The colors of each com- mand were brought into the center of’ & square formed on two sides by the syegiments, the ranks of which had closed up, and on the sides by the line officers of the regiments. Col. Isbell ordered “attention” ‘be sounded. Traub Proud of Command. Brigadier General Traub said to in art: ? “We are here today on a momentaus occaston. This marks the birth of a new regiment of United States infan. try, the 102nd. This new regiment is formed by taking the two Connecticut regiments that were and merging them into the 102nd, that is. These two regiments have back of them fine .traditions. They have the tradition of esprit d’corps that is the very spirit of life. From yaur traditions you make this new regiment. We don’t want you to forget the past, for on the past, depends what we have before us in PBurope—the spirit of devotion in whatéver comes. ' “Bear\in mind every one of you It is not what we are or have been but :what we do, in the future depends $ipon spirit with which we undertake our duty. “I am proud of the 102nd U, S. in- fantry because I see in its colonel, its officers and men that spirit of loyalty, obedlience and discipline that enables a commander to achieve the result of victory. “We do not want you to forget the past. Think back to your state, and through it to your town and to your “family and remember that when you o battle those whom you have left behind look to you to do your-full duty to your country. “There is also the feeling of regi- mental pride, the feeling that is based upon patriotism ,and the feeling which goes with the national flag and when the flag marches with you into the trenches what you do for that flag Will be what you do for your country, your state and for your home town re- gardless of yaurself. We must all (Continued on Fifth Page.) U. S. INFANTRY All New England Guard Going to France at Once Washington, Aug. 24. —The War Department has ordered General Clar- ence R. Edwards, in com- mand of the 26th New England National Guard- Division, to mobilize his command at once for for- eign service. Adjutant | General McCann author- ized the statement that the New England Guard division would be sent to France at once. The port of embarkation has been selected,- but, of course, will be kept secret. Besides the New ' Eng- land troops, it is believed that in the near future the Northwestern National Guard division, compris ing troops from Washing- ton, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, will be sent to France.® The Northwest division, to be mobilized at Charlotte, N. C, within the next week, according to relia- ble information, and after about six weeks’ training, will be shipped abroad. War Department offi cials decline to explain the change in plans which resulted in the order to send the New England troops-to France without previous intensive train- ing. It is understood, however, that the avail- ability of transportation, facilities at this time had much to do with the change. - — ELUSIVE SLACKER SOUGHT Albert Pagenetti Believed to Be Ac- tive in Anti-Conscription Society— Richardson on His Trail. The police dragnet has so far failed to locate Albert Pagenetti of Mill street, an alleged slacker, for whom the local department is seek- ing. Pagenetti, it is claimed, is one of the leading movements in spread- ing anti-conscription feeling in this oity and is also charged with failure to appear before the exemption béard for examination. In scouring for Pagenetti, the police have unearthed a soclety in this city, which is con- sldered one of the worst of its kind in the New FEngland states. For some time prior to the war, this or- ganization was bent on expounding teachings of an anarchistic nature, but since the declaration of war with Germany, it is said that the tactics 'employed have been against conscrip- tion. Detective Andrew J. Richardson, ‘who is putting in some fine work for the exemption board in tracking al- leged slackers had the place called to his attention during investigations. The society first met, it is claimed, in an empty store on Franklin Square and later moved the headquarters to the room over'Schwab’s cafe on ‘West Main street. When the mem- bership began to swell, the organi- zation again moved, this time locat- ing in the building over Laraia’s sa- loon on Spring street. Of late little has been heard of the organization, although it is the belief of the au- thorities that it still exists here. Pa- genettl, it is saild was a member of this band and was also aligned with another party whose attitude toward conscription has been frowned upon in other cities. SALONIKT AFIRE AGAIN 'Flames Resume Ravages in Greek City and Have Destroyed 1,000 More Homes. Athens, second fire Thursday, Aus. 23.—A is burning in Saloniki, where great damage was done Saturday by a fire which destroved a considezable part of the city, mak Img 60,000 " persons homeless. Thus lfar 1,000 houses have been destroyed. last | HILL 304 STORMED BY FRENGH TROOPS Berlin Admfls Loss of Famous Height on Yerdun Front PIERCE T0 {44 MILES Cadorna’s Forces Continue Tireless Efforts Against Austrisns, Capturing Guns and Prisoners — Petrograd Draws Veil Over Riga Front. Paris, Aug. 24—The French made en attack this morning on the left bank of the Meuse between Avocourt Wwood and Deaman Hill. The war of- fice announces the capture of Hill 304, Camard wood and the fortified works between Haucourt wood and Bethin- court.” The French gained more than their objectives, advancing to an aver- age depth of one and a quarter miles. Canadjan Bayonets Hold Foe Off. ‘British Front in France and Bel- gium, Aug. 24 (By the -Associated Press).—Continuing the battle from positions which they had seized north- ‘west of the Crassier the Germans were making strenuous efforts to re-estab- lish their shattered defenses on the top of this artificial hill. The Canadians held-the crassier un- til late in the afternoon in the face of numerous bitter counter-attacks by strong forces of the enemy. In each case hard hand-to-hand fighting with the bayonet resulted in the Germans being thrown back with severe losses. Positions in Belgium Bombarded London, Aug. 24.—Bombing attacks were carried out early yesterday morning by the Royal Naval Air Serv- ice on the following objectives in Bel- gium: Middlekereke dump, Raversyde dump and Houttave aerodrome. The admiralty, which makes the announce- ment, says that many tons of bombs were dropped. All the machines and pilots returned safely. Heavy fighting was kept up through the night south of Lens, the war of- fice announces. The British now hold German trenches northwest of the bitterly disputed green crassier. Berlin Admits Loss of Hill 304. Berlin, Aug. 24, via London.—The evacuation by the Germans of Hill 804, the famous stronghold on . the Verdun front, is announced by the war office. It is said a weak garri- son was left there. On the Briti front the statement says the Germans today wrested from their opponents the gains recently made by them south of the Ypres- Menin road. v The statement says the British lost 21 tanks during the futile fighting ‘Wednesday.. .Some. of .the occupants of the tanks were made prisoners. Rome, Aug. 24.—The war office reports that the battle on the Isonzo continues, and that about 60 ' gurs have been captured. Gen. Cadorna announced that the Italians yesterday stormed new Aus- trian positions, broke up violent counter attacks made by the enemy and took a iarge number of Austro- Hungarian prisoners. More than 20,000 prisoners, the war office says, have been removed from the Austro-Italian front by the Ttalians, Petrograd Silent on Riga Events. Petrograd, Aug. 24{.—The Russian official statement today makes no mention of fighting in the Riga re- gion saying that on the Russian front there were only fusilades and scouting operations. On the Ruman- ian front the Austro-Germans last night attacked the Russo-Rumanian’s positions near the village of Krend- sheni, and after occupying part of the trenches of the defenders were ejected by a counter attack. FREIGHT CRUSHES SLEEPER At Least Two Killed When Engine Smashed Into Standing Passenger Train Near Bloomington, 111 Bloomington, Tll, Aug. 24—Two and probably more persons were killed early today when a freight train ran into the rear of a passenger train on the Big Four Railway at Mansfield, 1il., 35 miles_east of here. The pas- | senger train was standing at the Mans- field station, when the englne of the freight plowed inio the rear sleeper, | completely telescoping it. The sleep- | ing car in front of this one alsa was badly damaged. Eleven persons are reported to have been injured, the most seriously being Engineer McGowan of the freight n. S Aulong the passengers on the train was the Dayton, Ohio, baseball club of | the Central league. Several of the | plavers are reported to have been ! hurt. NEW HAVEN'S LIST COMPLETE. | New Haven, Aug. 24.—Lacking offi- cial-figures to indicate the total num- ber of registrants qualified for the se- lective draft. the joint exemption board of New Haven today gave its opinion that New Haven's quota of a little over 1,000 had been secured with | a small reserve list. % ESTABLISHED EGULAR ARMY NEGROES SHOOT UP HOUSTON, TEXAS; DEAD TOTAL | NINETY SELECTED FOR NEW ARMY TO REPORT SEPT. 5 "STRAFE ENGLAND’, GRY OF KAISER T0 TROOPS Men in Flanders Called on to Smash Britain, Arch Enemy. Copenhagen, Aug. 24.—England, the arch enemy of Germany, must be beaten down at whatever cost, Em- peror William told his troops while on visit to the Flanders front on Wed- nesday. An official statement issued in® Berlin says that the emperor ad- dressed députatjons from all detach- ments: which have' had a share in meeting the British attacks. He said he felt jmpelled to express his thanks and his full recognition of the heroic gallantry shown by troops from all parts of Germany in the hard fighting of the last week. He referred to the marked contrast between the German and Anglo-French points of view and contfnued: : “It-is in God’s hand. when, in His wisdom, He will give us victory. He has taught. our,army a hard lesson and now we are going to p the exa- mination. With the old German con- fidence in God we shall show what we can do. The greater and mightier the problem, the mlore gallantly we shall grapple with it and solve it. We shall fight and conquer until the ene- my has had enough of this struggle. “All Germans have realized who is the instigator of this war and who is the chief enemy—England. Everyone knows England is our most spiteful adversary. She spreads the hatred of Germany over the whole world, filling her allies with hatred and eagerness to fight. Thus everyone at home knows what you know still better, that England'is partcularly thé enemy to .be struck. down, however, .difficult.it. may be. Your relatives at home, who, too, have made great sacrifices, thank you through me. “A difficult struggle lies ahead of us._ England, proud of her stubborn resistence, believe in her invincibility but you will show that you can achieve still greater things, for the prize of the war is the German peaople’s free- dom to live—freedom at sea and free- .dom at home. With God’'s help we shall see the struggle through and be victorious.” 'TANKER SINKS U-BOAT Oil Vessel 1'asters Submarine After Bait'- Lasting Four Hours—Later Destroyed by Fire. At Atlantic Port, Aug, Standard Oil tanker. Navajo, < de- stroyed by fire at sea on Aug. 15 while bound for thig port, had an en- counter on her trip over with a sub- marine and sank the enemy vessel with her guns after a four hour bat- tle, according to members of the crew of 27 who arrived here today on an American steamer. The destruction of the tanker was caused by the ex- plosion of a fuel pipe. The Navajo had three separate en- counters with the submarine before she sank hel, one off the officers said. The first met the German craft off the Irish coast and drove her off af- ter the exchange of a few shots. The next day the sound of firing was heard, he sald, and a large sailing vessel appeared pursued by what those on the Navajo identified as the same U-boat they had encountered the day before. The Germans sank the sailing vessel and then engaged | the Navajo for a second battle. There was an exchange of shots until a i British hydro-airplane appeared and the U-boat submerged. A fog settled ! down and the airplane returned to shore. When the fog lifted the U-boat was found still lurking near and the third engagement ensued. The tanker was damaged in the stern, but in turn registered a hit on the squarely beneath the U-boat's periscope. The Navajo proceeded to I‘rance for repairs. When she caught fire on the return trip the crew was rescued and landed at an Irish port. 24.—The BOSTON HAS $300,000 FIRE. Boston, Aug.24.—A large quantity of wool was destroyed by fire today | in the Atlas stores building, a six- story structure in the South Boston Qistrict. The loss is estimated at $300,007. ~ e~ WEATHER. Hartford. Aug. 24—Fore- cast for New Britain and vicinity: Probably showers tonight. Saturday unsettled and cooler. e First Districc Exemption Board Announces Initial Draft Which Will Train at Ayer Cantonment. y The young men.of New Britain who are the first called into the service by the draft law from District No. 1 total 90. These men report for duty at the government camp in Ayer, Mags., on the fifth of September. There are many well known names in the list. The following are neither ex- empted or discharged and the names are given in the order the men have been chosen. . Benjamin Yaleury, 42 Silver St. Harold A. Scott, 16 W. Pearl St. Stanley Sagan, 191 Broad St. Robert Thomas Pierson, Denison’s garage. Joseph Sqribert, 50 Horace St. ! William Kraus, 242 Main St. Pottio Gaj, 461 Myrtle St. Absalon Jacob, 72 Broad St. Robert P. O’Neil, 25 Broad St. Stephen A. Sinski, 132 Farmington 7] Ave. John Krysko, 182 High St. Mattausis Skrabilis, 310 High St. Barnest H, Selander, 87 Garden St. Stanislaw Sekula, 40 Horace St. James Marnelli, 223 High St. Frederick M. Steinman, 283 Main St. Baslle Clantanzo, 181 Washingto! Binardo Cicittp, 126 High St. Waclaw Mojowski, 10 Gold St. William F. Finneran, 168 Beaver St. James K. Chalmers, 223 Glen St. Honorus D. Abrahamson, 29 La- fayette St. Alex Ruscyzk, 262 High St. George Pern, 176 High St. Edward Canning, 228 Washington So." st. Harry N. Swanson, 44 Park Ter- race. ‘Alex: Dimski,.59- Broad, St. George Holcomb, 27 Osgood St. Willlam C. Kelly, 360 Washington St. Michael Nardelli, 16 Edson St. Frank Kaiser, 470 Arch St. Ignacy Mikulski, 345 High St. Tony Ochankosky, 315 High St. Konstanty Parzych, 28 Orange St. Charles W. Orvis, 87 Elm St.. Joseph Turek, 148 Grove St. Paul Scalora, 176 High St. James C. Roche, 24 Crown St. Felice Gisolo, 3567 High St. Joseph La Rosa, 460 North Burritt St. Lucyan Mascicke, 101 Booth St. L. Hjahmar Carlson, 212 Main St. Mike Abucewicz, 211 Osgood St. Leo R Sullivan, 70 Walnut St. Edwin A. Johnson, Steele St. Thomas Smith, 23 Lafayette St. John Jacob, 30 Orange St. Julius Koylowsky, 21 Silver St. George Nevulis, 53 Beaver St. Joseph Kivasowski, 30 Gold St. _Michael Keeglysk, 46 Gilbert St. Laurenzn Goulet, 7.0 Beaver St. [Detachment of 150 From Fort Logan § Into City, Deliberately Slaying All B L Them---White Officer Mutilated---Atté Made to Assassinate Major Snow WASHINGTON ANN_OUNCES 24TH INFANTRY] WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE S Houston, Texas, Aug. 24.—AS a re- sult of the riot of negro soldiers of the 24th U. S. infantry last night the en- tire city of Houston and its environs are under martial law today. General John ' A. Hullen is in command as provost marshal. A revised list shows 16 mén dead. Orders have been given to smoldiers to watch all incoming trains and not to permit armed men to enter the city. ’ One: Negro Was Also Killed. All street cars carried armed gu ards, all shops selling ammunition were guarded, and saloons were clo sed. Captain Mattes, Illinols National Guard officer, who was killed by the negroes, was mutilated beyond recog nition: Feeling among the Illinois troops is running high, and regulars from Fort Crockett at Galveston have been rushed here. One hundred and fifty negroes of the 24th United States infantry, who, last night, left their quarters at Camp Logan, near here, began to fire their guns promiscuously, and for several hours terrorized the restdent commun- ity. Martial law was proclaimed by Gov. James E. Ferguson, effective in Hous- ton and vicinity, and early today the military authorities had the situation under control, although 70 of the ne- gro soldiers were still missing. The trouble is said to have started after some of the negro soldiers hag {. complained of treatmeft ' acco them by members of the Houston po- lice force. About 9 o'clock some 80 negroes later joined by others, formed at the camps and began a march toward downtown Houston. Lights in residences along the way were shot out and a number of persons woufided as they sat inside their Homes. . ‘Major ‘8now, commanding the negro troops.guarding Camp Logan, declared that he attempted to control the men when he saw what was about to hap- pen, “but they were beyond control and some 150 of them started to shoot promiscuously in the camp and soon scattered in every direction.” An at- tempt was made to kill him, ‘Major Snow declared. " . According to police reports the origin of the trouble. was the arrest of a negro woman in a downtown sec- tion. A negro soldier asked that the prisoner be turned over to him and a refusal led to an argument; the sol- dier finally being taken to police hcad- quarters. A little later another negro soldier approached the policemen and asked concerning the first man. When told that the negro was at headquarters more ‘words followed and this negro also was sent to headquarters. Previously, the negroes had reported the happening to their officers. A conference followed between Police Superintendent Brock and army offi- Dominik Kmuleviecz, 34 Orange St. | cers, which led to an order being 1s- Frank Poglitsch, 103 Glen St. willlam H, McKay, 29 Myrtle St. Martin Zdanuk, 40 Gold St. x> Samuel Burns, 741 West Main St. Adam Psleksga, 21 Horace St. Stanley Kadjiewicz, 83 Orange St. John Kowalczyk, 92 Gold St. Mathew C. Sheppard, 131 Kensing- | ton Ave. Constantinos Migiow, 13 Lafayette | st. Paulo Darimbianco, 27 Holmes Ave | Eromiah Pera, 308 Main St. Maryan Hermanowski, 99 Gold St. | Stephen Kosilko, 10 Gold St, Stephen Pochylski, 140 Grove St. Stanislaw Kulk, 153 Glen St. | George B. Apelgreh, 468 Myrtle St. Mat Wglerchowsky, 31 Horace St. Rolf I. Segerberg, 6 Lake Court . Joseph Yoman, 450 Main St. Thomas Wilk, 90 Grove St. Joseph Sardlowski, 42 Broad St. Anthony Kaczniski. 111 Silver St. Clement Kukuc, 77 Grove St. 36 Pearl Court. 1, 458 Myrtle St. Wiladislaw Braska, 78 Grove St. George P. Scheidler, 630 West Main st. Frederick Willium Tyler, 25 Vine st James A, Carlin, 406 Main St. Charles Kendrowskl, 60 Sexton St. Ignatz Peorkowski, 148 Grove St. Paul Sutula, 28 Gold St. Anastasios Constantlon, ette St. Joseph Zapert, 111 Grove St. Arthur S. Barrows, 46 Lincoln St. Albert Phillip Mardon, 90 Colum- bia St. Frank Jasenski, 105 Broad St. 13 Latay- | DEVONIAN'S CREW SAVED. Sixty-five Americans Engaged on Ley- land Liner. Washington, .\ug. 24—All members of the crew of the submarined steam- er, Devonian. were saved, azcording to today's advices to the state depart. ment, In the crew were 65 Amer- icans. | sued to the effect that the negro troops are to be called ‘colored” troops by members of the pelice de- partment. - Evidence of the brewing riot be- came apparent infthe evening and Ma- jor Snow, in cogpmand of the troops, recelved word that the negroes had entered the ammunition tents and armed themselves. He attempted to ! quell the negroes, but they already were beyond control and had begun to shoot at random while marching toward the city . It was not until the negroes reached the Reichert store at Washington ave- nue and Sandman road that the tak- ing of life began. Alma Reichert, 15 years old, the first victim, was shot by a stray bullet, it is belleved, as she had sought safety in her father’s store. A block further south, as the negroes turned in that direction on the Sandman road, Fred Winkler was killed and W. J. Wrucks seriously in- jured. Sixteen truck loads of federalized National Guards were ryshed to the geat of the trouble, and all the streets were put under heavy patrol. More than 100 armed negro soldiers were said to have hid under buildin in the vicinity of West End basepall park, and with their high powered army rifles, pursued sniping tactic for a ttme. Tlinois Captain Killed. Among those killed was Captain J. W. Mattes, battery A, Second Ilinais field artillery, who arrived here a few days ago to prepare the camp for the regiment which is still in Chicago. He was shot while trying to quiet the negro soldiers who were firing on soldiers and clvilians. He was badly mutiliated, his right arm being cut off and his scalp almost torn away. ‘After the troops rounded up the negroes it was found about 70 of - the rioters were missing. The dead: Ira D. Rainey, mounted police officer; Rufe Daniels, mounted police officery middle Aged man named Smith; §. Satton, barber; Captain J. W. Mattes. Battery A, Second Illinols ®la artiilery; E. J. Meinke, police officer; Harly Finely; A. R. painter; Manuel Garredo, Winkler, Bryant Watson, dlers company K 24th. in D. Everton, member of a loci ery battery; C. W. Wright. The wounded: Willlam J. B condition critical; ;W. H. B in left leg, serious; E. A, Th Hempstead, shot in leg; J. B. son, shot in head; Aza aver left eye; Wylie private, Company I, 24th. ' shot in right side, accidentally other soldier of his compd serious;; Horace ; Moody, police officer, six bullet wou thight, leg and shoulder Foreman of Lioingston, Com Fitth Texas infantry, shot James Edwin Lyon, shot in arm; unidentified negro soldim through ‘abdomen; unidentifief saldier, shot in leg; G. W.' shot in chest; W. A, Thom) through right hip, -seriou Detective T. A. Binford, sho Ama Reichert, white girl, stomach; - George Beavens, dier wounded in leg. That the dead and wounded woul the daylfght search ‘prog: certain. The dead police officers w the first to reach the riold Rufe Daniels helped to n rests yesterday that led di Tiot and- officers Daniels . -wepe killed and Moody, ‘Wil P n were wounded a itimeratter the outbreak starts Negroes Open Fire Without, “Patton and Long were and Moody, Carson, Carter driver and one were in bile slightly behind them,” Sergeant Wilson. “At the ool San P and Wilson: stigs suddenly ‘met the riof heve t Ci o YO threw themselves to the. ‘opened fire. Then the negro around the corner and whe Daniels went around tHe col opened fire on him. “He killed one negro but' thi him several times as'he lay ground. He took ‘to' coyer: turned the fire. ‘ 104 broken.- Patton was. shot ‘th l:eg and I got ‘a’slight’ wou og." kY P L j Company G. blgM'nhnohé was not involved in'this tpouby any way. They were kept in, cainp by their officers and not thom was seen oa the cemp mtret Congressman J. Eagle’ of M listened to all the reports which & in and today sent this telegram: ' Houston, Tex., midnight, Thus day, Aug., 28,—“Secretary of Washington, D. C., As Congres man from this district I ) death. and wounding of persons, result of sending ni soldfers here. Without ' b who is to blame, it is clesely race riot and is & tragedy su ent to compel the statement it is a tragio blunder to negro troops to southern: @ I protest vigorously against Illinois negro " ond 3 By allmg Houston being sent. order them to northern tral camps and promptly ' order - negro troops who are lre here sent elsewhere. (signed) “JOE H. BAGLRE Martizl Daw Declared. Houston and environ® are 14 under martial law with o General John A. Hullen in co This action was taken by @ Ferguson upon request of Mayor Moody, about '13:89Q ing and it later was followw order by Major General Ji Py innmng :.w Hu)len as the's n com: General Hulen ') gave orders for the dis) il crowd who still thronged the st that hour, for the prompt such of the negro soldiers as in camp under guard, and of closing of all saloons and dri places until such time as he may rect. £ G. W. Hahl was shot at repeate as he lay prone with a wounded } Hceman at his side. The officer W shot a second time, hut Mr. Hahl W anly “burned” by a bullet across i back 4 “I saw one policeman drop and mounted officer’s horse fall,” Hohl. “Being unarmcd T got bghi) the car and then dodged = to shadow of a building on the cdapn# There was a policeman already th shot in his gun arin and disabled, “The negroes deliberately shot 8 every white marn in sight. Then came up the street toward us. i were walking and shooting coolly a with deliberation, halting to take “We flattened ourselves w®n.