The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-14

Upon an urgent telegram from A. D. wal, Sherin of Dale County, Governor Jeiks late yesterday evening ordered the military company of the National Guard Ozark to protect Pharaoh Parramore. a mob. s-'
 Parramore is charged with having criminally assaulted Mrs. Jim Saunders. near Ozark, yesterday morning. He was at Ozark.
 At a late hour last night Sheriff Wall feHable citizen in Ozark deputized and guarding the Jail, and that he would pro- tect the prisoner at all hazards. Parra- mere will be brought to Montgomery tmS morning to ensure his safety.
 The first information of the trouble at Ozark was received in Montgomery at o:3o o'clock yesterday evening, when this telegram came to the Governors office: Governor w. D. Jelks, Montgomery:
 have negro in jail charged with rape and believe he will be mobbed. I would suggest that you send twenty five
 "A. D. Wall, Sheriff."
 Immediately upon receipt of this tel egram clerks in the Executive Depart ment began hurried consultation of rail companies 10 Ozark are those stationed at Dothan. which is south of Ozark, and Company H. 1st Infantry, located at Troy; The Northbound train had reach that company. The Southbound train of the Plant System passes Troy at 945 o'clock, and the Governor through the Adjutant General. telegraphed the commanding officer of the Troy com pany to pick twenty-five men and go to Ozark by this train.
 When these hurried orders had been issued Governor Jelks telegraphcd Sheriff Wall that he sending a of soldiers to his relief from Troy, and that he would expect him to protect the prisoner keeping, him advised of the sit- uation.
 There was some delay in communicat- ing with Troy and Dothan, but finally the messages were delivered and the Troy officers soon wired the Governor that they would have the men ready to catch the train.
 At o'clock last night the following telegram came from the commanding officer of the Troy company:, Governor w. D. Jelks, Montgomery:
 "I am all ready to report to the Sheriff
 Commanding Co. H." this telegram the following message was received from Sheriff Wall: Ozark. Nov. B; s:l5 ?. m.) T have every reliable citizen in Ozark deputized and in the jail yard. Will protect the prisoner at all hazards.
 "A. D. Wall. Sheriff."
 Notwithstanding Governor Jelks had urgent engagements last night. he per- sonally directed the ordering out of the soldiers and remained at his office until late hour. He expressed himself as deeply concerned about the impending trouble at Ozark, and said he was grat- flied at the prompt action of Sheriff Wall and his assurance that he would protect the prisoner had relieved his anxiety.
 J. K. Jackson, Private Secretary, ar ranged to have ready communication with Ozark at any hour during the night and Sheriff Wall was assured that if any further difficulty was experienced he should promptly telegraph to the Gov ernor.
 The following story of the crime was ent:
 Ozark, Nov. 13.-(Special .)-Pharaoh Parramore a negro. committed assault on Mrs. Jim Saunders. well known and esteemed white woman, about two miles from Ozark this morning.
 There was great indignation in the neighborhood, and when the news was brought to Ozark. excitement ran high. This afternoon the negro was captured by Sheriff Wall and was brought to the Ozark jail.
 Talk of lynching was circulated about the streets and the Sheriff immediately took steps to protect his prisoner Fifty armed men are now guarding the Jail, and the Sheriff has wired Governor Jelks to send a military company here to make sure that the dignity of the law will not De violated. The guard is com posed of the best citizens of Ozark, and a lynching is not probable. At a late hour tonight the jail IS quiet ea ana no The negro will be taken to Montgom- cry tomorrow morning.