The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-28
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low regalned his feet and attempted 10
strike the horseman. but Holley wrenched
the scantling from his hands. and at that
instant David Heaton planted a blow be-
tween the toughs eyes that put him out.
Around and around the Governor the
crowd surged and fought, some engaging
in single combat, others fighting in punches
of a dozen or two across the street. and
down in the dust yelling, cursing, rolling on
the ground, and all the time the little COM
pany of defenders around the Governor was
struggling toward the train. The Governor
was on board, and volley OF eggs, lemons
and stones ratified against the car. The
ruff1ans were flying down the slant, dust
coated. shanty-lined street.
Senator Wolcott was on the ground be-
side the
You towards" he yelled, shaking his
fist at the flying ruffians. "You scoundrels,"
'Hurrah for Bryan was the answer
emphasized by stone, which struck near
his head.
tie band of Rough Riders, knotted at the
end of the Governors car.
This is bully. this is magnificent" said
the Governor. rubbing his hands gleefully
"Why, it's the best time I've had since
started Wouldn't have missed it for any
thing"
The train began to move Roosevelt
Roosevelt" shouted the crowd of Repub-
licans which had gathered.
answer from the far end of the street and
from behind string of freight cars on a
nearby siding
form. stone struck the sheet iron fende-
and shattered to bits, parts of ii striking
the window. Look out for the stones"
warned some one, and John Proctor Clark
stepped in front of the Governor his broad
shoulders filling the door
Stay where you are, said Clark, sit is
dangerous out here.
Stand aside. john said the Governor.
Stand aside and let me go out. Dangeri
There is no danger at all"
Clark stood still. ''They are throwing
stones" he said.
John, you d. fool, get out of my way"
said the Governor. and he pushed past.
Postmaster Sullivan did valiant service
and put at least half a dozen ruffians out.
Dick Holmes. colored, Rough Rider. was
knocked down, and David Heaton, also a
Rough Rider, was struck on the head with
a stick, but not badly injured. As the
train pulled out of Victor. Holley, the
ex-soldier, rode past.
What is your name, my MANI" called
the Governor, waving his hat. Holley
sir" the man answered.; "Thirty-second
Michigan" You are a fine fellow, sir,
the Governor said, land you acted nobly,
SIR
During the riot there was not an officer
of the law in sight and remarkable fea-
ture. of 1t was that there was not a single
gun play. No one in the Governors party
was armed
Crawford Hill, editor of the Denver Re-
publican, went to the meeting with the
Governors party, accompanied by Miss
Davis, Senator Lodges niece, and Mrs
Kemp. of Colorado Springs. IL was with
difficulty that Mr.. Hill got the women back
on board the train.
While Governor Roosevelt was speaking
in the hall, and the interruptions, boots,
and shouts for Bryan were frequent, TALL
brown-face man arose, walked to the plat
form, faced the audience, raised his hand
for silence, and said: -Four years ago /
voted for Bryan. l have been a champion
of silver for long time. believe in the
doctrine. but / tell you now l am done
with it all This year / vote for Mckinley
and have done with you towards and ours. :"
There was not a hiss, jeer, or shout In
derision. The man, in reply to the Gov
ernor's question, said his name was Foulke
that he lived at Victor, and then left the
hall
The disorderly gang at Victor threatened
10 go to Cripple Creek and break up the
night meeting. Postmaster Sullivan. Of
Cripple Creek, said the mob was organized
by one Quinn, billposter of Cripple Creek
Sherman Bell called the dozen Rough
stepped to the rear platform, and bowed.
Four stones pelted against the car near the
Governors feet.
Come away, Colonel, come away" en-
treated Sherman Bell, Juggling at his shout
ders. The Governor paid no attention 10
him, and Bell pulled him back and stepped
in front of him.
stand aside, sir. 1 am your colonel. SIR"
the Governor said, and Bell stepped back
''Hurrah, hurrah." shouted the Governor.
leaning over the railing, waving his hand.
and laughing like a boy on toboggan
SIDE Inc crowd SWarmed around him,
cheering until the coughing of the engine
was drowned. and someone turned the
emergency airbrake on the rear OF the car,
bringing the train to a stop. The Cover
nor said a few words and the train went
on.
HIRED AT 81 EACH.
1t Is claimed by residents of Victor that
the people who composed the mob were not
residents of that place, but were hired for
the occasion. Postmaster Dan Sullivan of
Cripple Greek. who was in the riot defend
ing the Governor and was severely beaten,
said he knew that boys had been hired at
s. each to throw stones and eggs at the
Governor.
Lyman White. an aged man who has
lived on the site OF Victor for many years,
and who fought desperately for the Gov
ernor. was knocked down and tramped on
Riders together and said: I'VE will stay
by the Governor, but will start nothing;
but IL they begin, God help them"
There was no trouble at Cripple Creek
however, and no disorder beyond yells and
boots as Roosevelt rode up the street. He
made three speeches, and all of them were
well attended.
ter like It," said Roosevelt after the riot
at Victor. ''It was bully. sir. bully"
The chairman OF the Silver Republican
Club at Victor sent his regrets 10 Governor
Roosevelt at Cripple Creek tonight, dis
claiming any connection with the riot Grim
rle Creek was ready TO meet the invaders
from Victor, six extra policemen having
been sworn In, and the rioters evidently
got enough In the afternoon and did not
come. The Governor left Cripple Creek by
special train at IL o'clock tonight.
Il. d. Redfern, assistant serseant-at-