The news of Eugene Pearson's arrest had spread far and wide, and a universal sentiment of indignation pervaded the whole community.

Angry men gathered at the corners of the street, and threats of vengeance against the officers of my agency were loudly uttered.

A lawless outrage had been committed by us, and the righteous indignation of an injured community refused to be appeased.

The hotel where my men were stopping was besieged by the angry citizens, and our actions were denounced in the most belligerent manner.

Eugene Pearson, in their opinion, was above suspicion; he was their ideal of a moral young man, his father was respected everywhere, and the base and unwarranted invasion of their home by my officers was an indignity which they were resolved they would not allow to pass unpunished.