Never explained why the militia was on the streets in the first place. Did someone see a spaniard?
http://ech.case.edu/cgi/article.pl?id=FONGR1
The 5th Regiment was called upon to quell civil disturbances, aid in emergencies, perform ceremonial duties, and serve under federal jurisdiction when required. It fought the fire at the Wood, Perry & Co. lumber yard in the FLATS (1884) and helped put down (union) violence associated with the CLEVELAND ROLLING MILL STRIKES (1885) and the Brown Hoisting & Conveying Machinery Co. strike (1896).