The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-16
DESPERATE NEGRO CAUGHT AT ENSLEY George Rammage Behind Bars
 in County Jail ASSAULTED AN OFFICER Several Shots Fired at Him on Streets of Ensey When He Attempted to
 Make Ills Fsoape-5rother
 Also Arrested.
ASSAULTED AN OFFICER

Ensley. September 15.-(Special. )-After
 lively chase on the streets of Ensley
 this afternoon George Rammage, negro
 was captured and locked in the city jail
 on a charge of assault with intent to
 murder, highway robbery and other crimes.
 The arrest was made by Special Oni- cer Gus Ellard of Trussville and Po-
 lfceman Ward of this city. Rammage was first discovered on Nineteenth street near Avenue c, by Officer Ellard. As the of- ficer attempted to arrest the negro, Ram
 mage made a motion as if to draw a
 gun. Ellard, knowing him to be a dan gerous character, drew his own gun and fired. The negro ran and Eflard pursued firing several shots after him. Near the corner of Avenue E and Sey- enteenth street the negro was stopped and arrested with the assistance of Ofi- cer Ward. None of the shots of the offi- cer had taken effect.
 After the prisoner had been placed in the city prison Officer Ellard said: Ram mage Is one of the most desperate ne- groes in this section. For several months have greatly desired his arrest as he
 has made the threat several times that
 he intended killing me on sight. About the middle of last May I ar rested George and his brother. c. D.. Rammage, on a minor charge. They show ed fight and I was compelled to shoot George When I thought he was down and that there was no more danger from him I turned to secure the brother. Before I was aware of it George had regained his feet and was on Sle like tiger. He bore me to the ground and the two came near stamping the life from my body. George took my gun and all
 the money l had with me at the time
 and escaped. l have been looking for them ever since.
 Yesterday I was notified that he was in Ensley and this morning I came over to get him if possible. While on my way out from Birmingham on the car I saw c. R., the brother, In Pratt City. I securs
 ed his arrest by a local officer and he was brought to Judge Brodas court for trial on a minor offense. George was sent
 for to appear as witness and I waited for him. As he approached the court room I attempted to arrest him. He made as if to draw gun and thinking that he possibly had the one he had taken from mo I shot at him. He ran and I shot
 at his feet to stop him. He had no gun
 on his person when arrested"
 Later in the day Rammage was car
 ried to Birmingham and placed in the
 county jail.
 The chase in the open streets today created considerable excitement. Notes and Personals. Mrs. R. L. Hassler spent the day in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. w. Minor. The tent for the gospel meeting to be
 held under the auspices of the Cumber-
 land Presbyterian church, Is being erect
 ed at the corner of Avenue l and Elgh- teenth street. The service will begin Sun
 day morning and will be conducted by the
 Rev E. F. Hendricks of Tennessee. The singing will be conducted by A. L. Car ter who will be assisted by choir made
 up of all the best singers of the various churches of the city. All who will assist
 in the singing are requested to meet MT.
 Carter at the tent tomorrow night for rehearsal.
 | The Fortnightly club of Ensley gave l a dance tonight at Perkins hall In the Rouss and Maenza building on Avenue | F.
 Mrs. T. T. Corput is at Tuscaloosa, the guest of Mrs. Norman w. Shannon. She will remain about two weeks.