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...out of his pocket and showed it: the others told him to leave it home and carry a "Billy" but he said he would carry that to[o] and intends getting even with Ennis and Roberts the policeman who arrested them. The party then went to supper. After supper, Opt. went up town with Haidrope and visited all the saloons up town and met a great number of the strikers and they all claim things would come their way. Haidrope claims most of the old men lost heart lately. Opt. then discontinued.

Friday April 20th 1888 Opt "F.G.D" Report In Downers Grove to-day Opt. says every thing is quiet and nothing of importance occurred since his last report.

Friday April 20th 1888 Opt "G.H.M" Report To-day in Clinton, Opt. relieved the night guards at the same time Opt. "E" wires all OK at Fulton. Opt. says nothing of importance occurred during this time.

Friday April 20th 1888 Opt "T.N.V" Report To-day in Clinton Opt. left early and did duty all day in Mendota where all was quiet during the day.

Friday April 20th /88 Opt "R.[A?].P" Report...