The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-10-24
FIRED INTO THE MOB
Ohio Militia Do Their Duty, But
Instruction is Threatened.
THREE KILLED, OTHERS HURT.
A Mob at Washington Court House At
tempt to Take Negro From the
Omce1s and Trouble Ensues.

A Mob at Washington Court House At
tempt to Take a Negro From the
Omce1s and Trouble Ensues.
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE. Oct.
17.-Although Jasper Dolby, coIored,
pleaded guilty today to outraging
Mrs. Mary c. Boyd, in order to be
rushed off to the penitentiary for pro-
lection, he did net get started in ad'
varce of the Indignant mobs. The
people were swarmiug into town all
day. The sheriff could not get from
the Jail to the depot after the prisoner
had been sente need. A little after g
o'clock the first rush was made
on the courthouse. A crowd OF
determined men attempted to break In
the south door while another party
charged the militis at the north door.
Some one threw stone at Colonel
Colt and he cried out that at the next
stone thrown he would order the men
to fire. The crowd at the door were
unable 10 effect an entrance. Ihe
courtyard by this time was filled with
people and cries If "Give us that mig
ger" and curses against the militia
rilled the air.
The crowd gre " in size every min
ute. Before tirirl = Colonel Colt made
a speech asking lhe crowd 10 disperse,
hut it was received with jeers. The
prisoner was Frustrated from fear and
lay crying and moaning. UP to this
time Dolby and his guards had been
kept prisoners in the courthouse by the
mob and then they made an attack.
The military rel lied without firing at
first, but another onslaught was made
and the south door was forced open.
This door opens upon the street, which
vas filed with men. women and chill.
dren.
Fired into the Crowd.
A detacLp tent Of the guard finally
fred on the attacking party. None OF
the latter were hurt, but dozen or
more persoE.s in the street were struck.
Two were killed outright aud four
more were fatally wounded, one hav-
lug since died.
The killed. are: Smith Welsh. aged
through the head; Jesse Juddy, aged
Is, mechanic, shot through the heart;
G. w. johnson of Kyles Station, But
Ter county, shot til rough the stomach.
The wounded are: William Sauer,
aged IS, sho. In the abdomen, will die;
Theodore Ampnerman, in the right
thigh: Dan Parrot, farmer, cousin of
the outraged woman, shot in the right
foot; Frank Niederhaus. shot in the
left log, will die; John Korn. badly
shot IN the root: Ernest Ellis, thumb
shot off; Flank Smith, injuries I'M
known; John Ntzhugh,. boy, shot in
the foot aud will likely die. 1t Is. be-
lleved that many others are wounded
and dihgent search is In progress to
find them.
The Mob dispersed.
Upon the fire of the militia the mob
dispersed in all directions, but soon
gathered again. Immediately all places
Of business In the city were shut up.
Mayor Creanler peremptorially closed
all places where liquors were sold.
Every street was filled with people.
No tina was lost in carrying away the
dead and wounded. The business
houses and engine house were convert
ed into hospitals. All the surgeons In
the city were called into service. Moth
era, sisters and wives cuddled around
the dead aud wounded and added fire
to the rage of the mob by their lamen.
tati0Ds.
People in . Frenzy.
The feeling az ainst the military was
bitter. vicious and vehement. 1t per.
vaded all classea- As the time passed
the mob grew in size and fury. All
over The country, by telephone. court.
er and electric wires the news has
spread. All roads leading to the city
were filled with men on horseback, in
wagons and on foot, hurrying with all
possible speed to the scene of blood.
shed. Meanwhile in Washington
Court House march was going on for
arms, ammunition and dynamite.
Shouts were heard, "Down with the
military" "Blow up the dogs" and
'Along with the black fien6." These
shouts but feebly expressed the pent.
up passion of everybody, for every body
was In the street aud all were members
of the mob as far az personal feeling
was Concerned.
May Blow Up the Courthouse.
There is no doubt purpose TO blow
up the courthouse. or this the military
are aware. The full moon lights
every approach ito the courthouse. If
the military achievements do not
reach here before the moon goes down,
there is danger of further bloodshed
between an organized armed mob and
the militia, aud in case the mob sue.
ceeds there Is danger that many of the
militia will share Dolby's fate. AID.
ditional troops have been ordered from
Cincinnati, Columbus and other points.
Dolby's Crime . Brutal One.
Dolby's crime was committed one
week ago at PARROTS Station. Mrs..
Mary C. Boyd, aged So, was his victim.
He was brought into the court at 4
O'Clock this afternoon. He pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to 20 years In
the penitentiary.
An angry mob gathered about the
jail yesterday afternoon after Dolby
had been identified by his victim, and
Sheriff Cook called to bis assistance
the local militia company. This nc.
ton increased the fury against Dolby
and Governor Mckinley was appealed
to for additional assistance. and the
troops from Columbus were sent here
this morning. Colonel Colt In com.
mand.
4 Fight In the Morning.
The mob surrounded the Jail and
courthouse, attempting to take Dolby
from tho ofIlcera when ha waa re.