It was only then that orders were given to raze the houses in front of the station; they were set on fire, but even from the burning houses, and finally from the ruins, the firing continued briskly. We suffered losses.
Later on, isolated shots were fired.
The citizens who had in any way taken part in the attack were brought to the station square, and, if found guilty, shot according to martial law.
The soldiers, who brought the citizens along, were exhorted—as I have myself heard—to bear witness carefully and conscientiously. The examinations were conducted by officers of the General Staff. Whoever carried loaded arms, in spite of the prohibition issued and announced, was shot at once.
In the town lay several men in clerical garb, shot; at the station, too, several men in clerical dress were shot; all were examined, but I was not present at the examinations.
On the following day, too, isolated shots fell upon us from houses.
Read over, approved, signed.
Signed: Weiss.
The witness was sworn in accordance with the regulations.
Signed: Dr. Steengrafe, President.
Signed: Meyer.