The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1906-10-04
Mob Spirit Prevails in
Mobile.
RESTLESS NIGHT PASSED
Mass Meeting Of Citizens on
Bienville Square.
Governor, Sheriff, Mayor and Judge arc
Denounced In Incendiary Speeches.
Repetition Of Rioting fs
Not Feared.
BY FRANK G. BURROWS.

BIZ FRANK G. BURROWS.
Mobile, Oct. 3.-(Special Mobile
tonight is in a state OF uneasiness AMI
unrest. Angered and chagrined by the
defeat of their plans for vengeance last
night upon the accused ravisher OF il
year-old Ruth Sossoman, several hur
bred people have been lettering about
the business streets OF the city.
At this hour, II o'clock, many Of them
have gone to their homes, and 1t IS
thought now the-night will pass with
out a repetition of the violence which
last night resulted in the death OF
Deputy Roy Hoyle. If tonight is lass
ed in safety. the onicials believe there
will be no further trouble Cor the pres
cnt.
By tomorrow it is thought the more
law-abiding sentiment of the commu-
nifty will have gained strength anil
quiet will again settle down over the
Queen City Of the Gulf. This calm l.
expected to last at least until tho re-
turn Of Jim Robinson, the accused ne
gro from Birmingham.
officials are hoping that the an
rouncement that Robinson and VIII
Thompson, the negro for whom tan
mob stormed the Jail a month ago. will
be called to trial for their crimes on
Tuesday and Wednesday Of next week.
will satisfy the people that Justice VII
be done.
Governor Jelks Confident.
Governor Jelks. who spent the after.
room in the vicinity Of Coden returned
to the city this afternoon and held
conference with number of the lead
ig citizens. When seen at late hour
tonight. he expressed confidence that
the people Of Mobile would abide by
the action Of the law.
Speaking of the condition Of the suf .
ferers along the coast. the Governor
Eaid the devastation was far greater
than ne had been led to expect. He
was especially impressed with the de-
s,ruction OF timber which was almos st
complete. On his return tonight, he
was disturbed to- hear of the sentiment.
which had made itself evident during
the day arising out Of the crime Oh
the little Sossoman girl yesterday.
Those with whom he had talked he
raid. had said they.would do everything
In their powers to bring the perpetra-
tors to a legal and speedy trial. No
Effort on his part he thought seemed
20 be necessary. Judge Semmes of the
City Court had announced the early
trial Of the two offenders. 1t appears.
he thought. that summary Justice
would he meeted out This ought to
DC sufficient and he hoped it would
aave quieting and salutary effect
The Governor also expressed the hope
!here would be TO further attemp. at
.ioting. and particularly he hoped tho
people of Mobile would abide by the
law. Mobile. he said. was one Of the
most law-abiding cities in the whole
State, and he believes it will maintain
It's reputation. ...
The f,I 81
thinks. will be opposed to mob law. in
which the guilty seldom are punished
and the innocent are usually sufferers
Aid For HoyIe's Family.
The Governor expressed great regre,
over the death of Roy Hoyle. and hopes
the next Legislature with make provis-
ion for the dead mans family.
His voice faltered as he spoke of the
unfortunate shooting of that fine Off
Ger OF the law. that loyal citizen of the
State" That is it," he said. 1t is the
innocent in these cases who suffer"
Tonight every policeman in Mobile is
on his guard. Thus far there has been
no intimation of martial law, and it is
believed now that such action will not
be necessary.
Every saloon in the city was closed al
$50 o'clock and no drinks are to be had
anywhere. The two military compa
MES in the city are sleeping in the arm
DRY. but they are under guard and nc
one is permitted on the streets The
orders of Col. r. B. duMont require that
they report to the armory immedia tely
after their supper hour. If 1t should
become necessary to call on the troops
they are at hand. but no chance is be-
Ing taken to further irritate people, who
are at present peaceful.
Colonel duMont himself has been on
the streets ir his uniform. as has his
adjutant Captain Maddox.
Trouble, which had in 1T the elements
which cause strife. was precipitated bS
Chief of Police Rondeau this evening
about 10 o'clock A crowd of severa
hundred people were gathered at th'
corner of Dauphin and Royal streets
and when urged by the officers. refused
to go home
Surrounded Militiamen.
At the police station. Colonel du
Mont had a detail of seven orderlies
each armed and ready for duty. Mar
shalling this corporals' squad, Chief
Rondeau attempted to clear the streets
The crowd hooted and yelled and CLOSED
in on the militiamen until they wer,
unable to secure even elbow room
One man was seen to flourish re-
yolver, and the chief ordered his ar
rest The command of Lieutenant Da
Wis. accompanied by two officers. seized
the offender and took his weapon from
him. The crowd. yelling defiance at
the officers, rushed in and were threat
ened back by the police lieutenant with
the gun he had taken from his prs-
oner An old man in the crowd at
tempted to wrest rifle from the grasp
of one of the soldiers and was knocked
down in the struggle. After few m$4 =
utes pdrleying the chief offender was
released his revolver being retained by
the officers.
later the soldiers were marched back
to p.lice headquarters. At midnight, a
numb,r of the crowd still remain on
the street corners but there are no
indications of an intention to attempt
violence. Reports from other sections
of the citA indicate quietude in resi-
dence distrats.
In the norh and south sections of
Mobile there have been rumors of
threats made " negroes No trouble
has occurred. l,wever. and the off,
GERS anticipate mne. 1t is impossible
TO find cab on I've street. all drivers
having left the polio thoroughfares
with the approach Z dark. There is