Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1892-09-13
A HARD-HEARTEO MOB
Increases the SufferingS
of Those Guaranteed.
FIRE ISLAND IS CLOSED.
Although They Suffer from Hunger
Exposure and Exhaustion


matte days since the cholera quarantine
was instituted, yesterday was the climax
so far. Concisely put. the events Of note
were,
Frst-The arrival Of the steamer Co
pheus at upper quarantine at Ais In the
morning, with 30 OF the suspects Of the
Normannia ON board, because the boat
needed coal and water and her passengers
needed food
Second-Governor Flowers arrival in
New York and his proclamation, specially
directed to the people Of Suffolk county.
Third-The injunction restraining the
governor from taking Fire island In the
name of tho state, the prayer of Suffolk
county's citizens being granted by Judge
Barnard
Fourth-The conference at Quarantine
In the afternoon between Governor
Flower and Health Officer Jenkins. for
the relief of tho Normannia's people on
board the Cepheus at snch or In Great
South bay, of Fire island.
Doubtless the most important factor OF
the entire sequence Of occurrences was
Governor Flowers suggestion to the
health officer before leaving for the city at
o'clock. In few words the governor ad-
vised DR.. Jenkins that If the people on
the Cepheus cannot be Ian ded on Fire
island, because 10 may appear Suffolk
county has the law on its side, then he
ought TO take the bull by the horns and
''let them go up to New York city They
are as well as you or l." being about the
governors exact words When good
nights were said, IL was understood the
governor would issue proclamation,
commanding the sheriff OF Suffolk county
TO disperse all assemblages In an attitude
Of rebellion to the wishes of the state, and
that Bourke Cochran would endeavor to
have the injunction set aside because of q
flaw which made IL defective.
In the afternoon DIR. Jenkins heard that
an injunction had been issued by Judge
Barnard restraining the attempt to land
the Normannia's passengers at Fire island,
and was not little
Dismayed as THIS Prospect.
No attempt was made 10 serve papers
upon him but the gravity of the situation
forced him TO dispatch Quarantine Com
missioner Allen IN the cutter State Of New
York for Bourke Cochran, In order to OBJ
tain legal advice. He held a conference
with Dock Commissioner Cram and Ed
Stokes, aboard the latter's yacht. and late
in the afternoon the police boat Patrol,
with Governor Flower ON board, came
down tho bay and tied up at quarantine.
DR. Jenkins immediately went aboard, and
the problems Of the day were reviewed at
length
Both then came ashore In company
with Mr. Cochran, who decided the legal
points. and Immediately went 10 the
telegraph once. IL was learned that no
Injunction had been servrd, but as there
was no doubt one had been issued, 10
would be obeyed with the understanding
that the sheriff Of Suffolk county could
call on the national guard for protection
In the name of DIR. Jenkins. DR.. Jenkins
then decided that he would 90 TO Fire
island in n tug with food and clothing
supplies for the Cepheus
The Events Since Nightfail
have displayed degree Of cruelty we'll
nigh inconceivable. As 10 was growing
dark small boat came from the Cepheus.
II was rowed by two policemen, and in
the stern stood gray-haired man, Robert
M. Thompson. As the boat approached
the landing the mob gathered threaten
ingly. Mr.. Thompson asked to be heard
on behalf Of the 200 women and children
on the steamer who were suffering from
hunger, exposure and exhaustion. After
some minutes Of insulting retorts by the
mob, he was allowed 10 speak. He said
that the men on the steamer did not ask
TO land. The young women would remain
II necessary, but the old women, some of
them grandmothers, and the children, suf-
fering for lack of decent care, should be
all tfl h. TIM a
20 the steamer after n nights rest and
one meal.
Attorney Reid answered that II the cap
tain of the steamer would come ashore
the people would consider the request.
Mr.. Thompson then returned 70 the
steamer IL was dark, except for the
light of the stars, when the boat was seen
coming back When the boat had almost
touched the landing, tall, spare figure
was seen standing in the bow. at Is
Senator Mcpherson Of Now jersey" called
out Mr.. Thompson.
Senator Mcpherson stood silent for
some minutes, looking at the men.
"Citizens," said the senator at last, "the
captain declines TO come ashore IL you
Will give me your injunction papers will
give them TO him and he will accept them
az legally served"
lFbring your captain ashore, as you prom
iscd. said Attorney Reid.
THAT would accomplish 20 move than
my offer TO you," continued the senator.
you want him for some other purpose
than you have stated"
Attorney Reid replied that the captain
must come ashore.
II do not understand you" said the
senator You appear to hesitate over
some legal quibble, and your hesitation
means unspeakable sufferings, probably
death, TO women and children" The
crowd remained silent "If we can bring
him ashore, will you agree 20 let the suffer
ing, innocent, helpless people laudt"
They cannot landP' yelled the mob
The senator then In an impressive voice
said; II appeal TO you men, In the name
OF God, not TO be longer led into heartless
cruelty by this attorney. but TO give your
consent that these women and children be
taken from this boat. where they have
nothing TO eat. no place 10 sleep, where
the common decencies of life cannot bc
longer observed. whore the surroundings
are foul from seasickness Before you
answer
Think What VIII he Done.
remember your own wives and children.
Be manly do not bring an everlasting
DISGRACE on your name. BE men"