The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-07-17


was, indeed. such show OF an indlspo'
sItion to depart that a show OF force
had to be made by Sheriff Franzheinl'
Early in the day two loading members
Of the band, named Baxter and MUIR
ply, came to tho city to consult the au'
thoritios. They asked for permission
to establish headquarters In town at
which to receive donations. They said
they felt confident that II citizens
know they could conveniently leave do
nations they would do SO; they did not
want 10 impose on them by asking
them to send the stuff clear out to the
camp.
Mayor Caldwell said they were boz
yond his jurisdiction, and referred them
TO the sheriff. When they were asked
why they did not go to WASHINGTON
their objective point, direct from ilnht-
ington or Parkersburg, they SAID they
came by this roundabout way because
they wcrc assured they would Do better
treated on the route.
When they called on Sheriff Franz
helm lie told them they would have to
leave the county as quick as possible,
and asked how soon they would be
ready to 20. They declined to set any
time. and he told them ho wanted them
10 vacate their camp by 8 o'clock.
Tho men won't back and reported the
cold comfort they had received IN
Wheeling. Many OF the 'wealers de-
clared they would not move at unless
thew got something to eat. When Bax-
tor and Murphy had their interview
with tho mayor, they said they Ind u!
men. and thoy wanted $50 loaves Of
bread. $50 pounds OF bacon, 20 pounds
of coffee and 40 pairs OF shoes, OF certain
specilied sizes. They would also accept
clothing, and would like to have little
beef, a few beans, fresh pork, and pota'
toes, though they did not caro- so much
for the potatoes.
An iSTEILIdENcER reporter visited
the camp at 5 o'clock. In ono place
coffee was being boiled in m open lin
pan. On another fire three small stow
pans full OF very thy potatoes wero
Bimmering. Four loaves oil Dreau were
visible, but no meat.
Sheriff Franzheim and Deputy, Nc
ColLoch arrived about tho same time.
The shcriGl asked for Baxter. who was
finally found, surrounded by group OF
visiting women. He said the army"
would like to have little more time:
.How much morp2" asked the sheriff.
"You seo," said Baxter, some ladies'
have been out soliciting for US, and
have Just got in. Then some OF The
bows started to make coffee. aud 1t Is
not done. You see our clothes are not
too abundant, and We could not wash
them Yesterday, as visitors were 80
numerous. Many OF the men have them
out drying now, and We would ike
little more time"
II Just now asked you how much
time you want
Then half u dozen men spoke up and
urged reasons Tor an extension oil time,
and it was with difficulty tho sheriff
finally got an answer TO the inquiry now
much time they wanted. -,
about three hours and hall, SAID
ono man. II want TO dry my shirt"
Il won't give you three hours and
half 10 dry your shirt" said the sheriff.
at is now half past three. You be
Somebody said: 1--WE won't be ready
TO move ut four"
sherIl! Franzheim informed them that
they were nil guilty Of trespHss, and Il
they did not leave would DO punished.
Some OF them assured him tney were
law abiding citizens. while others nut
tered threats. Alter hc aud tho deputy
left. some OF the hOboes declared their
intention not to move, and began to
cut bludgeons and trim them up Tor
convenient use, but before Jour tbs
army began 10 move, aui shortly alter
that hour all but one small party had
Disappeared. Au hour later not q man
was TO be seen in the willow conso
where tho camp had been, although one
camp fire was blazing up brightly.
One man said TO the lNTELLIGEEcEH
"Wo had friendly talk with your
chief OF police. lilo is II very gGntlo-
manly man, but seems ignorant OF the
law, and Of cur rights as human beings
and citizens OF the country. We have
the same right on tina earth rs lIe has."
alt depends somewhat on whose
Garth it ls, doesn't it2" tho reporter
asked.
"WelI," said he. that is one thing
we arc going TO- ash!nGton to have rom
edied. When we march back nobody
will move us on"
Sheriff Franzheim and Deputy Nc.
Colloch drove out the road, Keeping
pace with the hoboes. Near Iria1el-
phia tho 'weaers prepared TO 20 into
camp, and when tho sheriff ordered
them to move on. thoy refused, and lie
tclephoned TO tho city tor posse 10 on
force his authority.
There was IN understanding with the
police lorco that they would serve 10
special deputy ShoriiEb. Twenty Of
them wcro quickly assembled, with
other deputies, and special car was
ready MS quickly on tho Elm Grove
road. The posse was run out to Elm
Grove by Superintendent WesgerbGr in
short time. and there Sheriff Fran.
zhoim had II wagon waiting for them.
and they were driven ut once toward
tho scene Of the troHbe
When tho commonwealth found that
tho sheriff was in earnest, n number Of
them started on east. Others, how
ever, waited till the blucCOats showed
up. when they fled US fast as crcun.
STANCES would permit. Tho GhoriH kept
his force in pursuit until tho last man
had crossed tho state limo, aud tho Of.
iiCGrI had not returned TO town when
tho lSTELLIGESCER's last addition wont
to press.
One Of tho sOldierI said they had mot
the same luck eVGrVWhprn Rnd TINT Il