The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1903-07-31

IL Dies Out slowly Under tho Influence 81
Bayonet Rule Many Negroes
Are Leaving.

Danville, H.. July rs Reliable al
sices from several sources corrobor-
ate the rumor heard here late Mon
day night that hundreds Of men are
organizing aud arming themselves for
the purpose of securing the person OF
the negro, Wilson. who Is alleged to
have assaulted Mrs. Burgess. and 70
drive all negro residents from the
county.
The danger of this situation has
been realized by the colored popula-
ton of "Shadyyille," negro settle
ment, and il is reported that 1000
have emigratcd from the county
while Others are preparing TO leave.
The militia is held in readiness to
repel an attack on this village by the
enraged whites. and il is feared that
sanguinary conflict may occur at
any hour, particularly during the
darkness of the night
The Jail is thoroughly guarded. and
1t is believed by the authorities that
the soldiers there are able To defeat
the possible assaults by any attacking
party which may be organized.
Peace Before the storm.
Just at this time there is compare.
tive quiet in Danville. but II is the
peace enforced by almost martial
law, and not the natural dying OF ex-
element in the breasts of the citi-
zens.
The sullen. muttering. antagonistic
attitude of the people toward the
troops is more noticeable now than
at any time. and the slightest incident
would inhamc the feeling to an I'M
comfortable degree and dire results
would follow.
One instance occurred yesterday
when a miner named Ed Tigett struck
Capt. Il. j. Ratigan. of the militia, in
the face. The prompt action of the
guards prevented riot. and Tigett
was arrested. tried, fined 500 and
confined in Jail pending payment OF
that sum.
Troops Targets for Mob.
The troops are targets for the
scathing criticism of the populacc.
the icers of the mob and the scapc-
goat upon which the anger and hate
Of the citizens is spent in the shape
OF CALLING and misunderstanding re-
marks.
There are about two hundred men
in all. One company surrounds the
damaged Jail. another holds itself
ready to protect Shadyville. and the
other two patrol the streets.
There was no violent demonstration
upon their arrival. but the actions OF
the citizens showed the intensity OF
their feeling. The troops marched
between rows of lowering faces, sub
jected 10 the bitter taunts and gibcs
of the mob.
Evidences Of Rioting.
The Jail and the center of the city
present the same appearance OF con
fusion they did Immediately after the
riot.
The windows of the county basti,e
are shattered, the bars are bent. the
walls riddled, and the battering ram
is still fixed in the grating of the
door.
Thousands of persons pace behind
the lines of santres. and while the
officers Of the militia are firm in the
belief that there will be no outbreak
others who are in a position TO know
the public mind, fear that the people
NAV lose their self-control and hurl
themselves against the troops.
soldiers Refused Food.
The feeling is so intense that the
commissary department is having
difficult time feeding the troops. A
number Of restaurant proprictors re
fused 10 serve the soldiers.
Circuit Judge NJ. w. ThonTaon has
under consideration the adIsability
Of empaneling a special grand jury.
bu, is inclined to believe justice may
be served if the mob leaders are held
tn th,. October grand Jury