The Springdale news., 1888-12-14
Bloody Repulse of a Mob.

Bloody Repulse of a Mob.
 BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dee. 9, a. m.-The worst has happened. The discovery yes terday of Mrs. Hawes' horribly mangled body, and the blood-stained clothing of the missing child, reused the people of this city to a pitch never dreamed of. All day and during the evening ominous threats were heard and it early became evident that nothing but the life of Hawes would satisfy the longing of the people for vengeance. Long before darkness set in the people began to gather, first in groups, then i'll crowds, and the crowds uniting formed mass of surging humanity, all bent on one object, that of vengeance upon the man who had committed the most brutal and bloody crime in the history of Alabama.
 Sheriff Smith, we'll knowing the temper of the people, had placed strong guard at the jail, and had placed in their charge Gatling gun. The guard was formed of picked men, men who could be depended upon to defend the majesty of the law and hat they did their duty is evidenced by the result of to nights work.
 As the evening hours heightened into night the fury of the mob increased. It could not be appeased except by blood. As midnight approached the people cen- tered about the iail At last their dnger became uncomfortable, and at fifteen minutes past twelve o'clock an attack was made on the jail, defended by Sheriff Smith and his sturdy little force A hoarse warning came from the inside. "Stand off or suffer the consequences :" For an instant the mob hesitated, then those in advance, pressed on by the crowd in the rear, made dash for the jail. "Haltio came the command from the Sheriff. followed an instant later by the fatal word Fire"
 The deadly rattle of the rifles and re- volyers in the hands of the guards was deepened by the heavier discharge of the Gatling-gun An answering fire came from the mob, but in their madness none of the shots were we'll directed and none took effect. There were over five hundred rounds discharged, and when the smoke had cleared away what a pitiable sight was there! Bathed in their own blood lay at least twenty of Birmingham's citizens, some of them the best Horror r-stricken at the fearful work, the mob retreated.
 As soon as scattered thoughts could be collected the people set about caring for the dead and wounded. The patrol wagon were pressed into service, and the wound ed was carried to the hospital. The con fusion k such that it is impossible to learn accurately the names of either dead or wounded. As nearly as can be ascer- tained the following is a partial list:
 Postmaster NJ. B. Throekmorton, who was trying to disperse the mob, shot in the leg.
 Charles Bailey, of Boston, shot through the head. fatally.
 A. ]. Shiede, of the Louisville & Nash vile railroad shot through the body.
 Major Kennedy, shot in both legs and left arm.
 A. J. Brannon. United States deputy marshal, shot in the hip.
 - Smith, of Ayondale, shot all over with small shot.
 Chas G. Tate East Lake; same.
 John H Merritt, ball in right leg.
 John Owen, shot through the right thigh.
 John Ross and A. A. Waters, slightly wounded.
 The firing was commenced by the guards, but the mob, it is positively known, answered the fire.
 AS soon as the wounded were removed, and before the mob could collect again, the Birmingham Rifles and the Zouaves took possession Of all approaches 10 the
  at present, though the mob threatens to hang Hawes before morning.
 The feeling ill the city k wild beyohd expression, and there is no telling what may happen.
 During the firing Hawes was perfectly cool and collected.
 2:I5 A. M.-The scene since the shooting down of innocent citizens, many of whom had gathered i'll the vicinity of the jail in natural curiosity, is simply beyond de- scription. Many of the best most sub stantial men who had retired to their homes came out on news of the shooting, and now, at fifteen minutes past two o'clock, fully 15,000 people have as sembled on Second avenue. They say they were in favor of the law, but can not stand idly by and see the best young men of the town shot down like dogs ill the defence of a human demon.
 Postmaster NJ. B. Throckm0rton, who is reported dead at this writing, was the leading young man of tie town. He married, few years ago, highly con-