Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
INJURIES SUSTAINED BY MAN
ATTACKED BY CROWD.

The condition of James Martin thirty
seven years of age a contractor. of 1893
South Capitol street. who was attacked by
crowd of coIored men while on South
Capitol street between y and streets
last night, is declared today to be serious.
Martin :; in the Providence Hospital suf-
fering from three stab wounds in the back
and side and with bruises about his head
and body. William Mcnamara of 1J7 N
street southeast. injured at the same time,
has practically recovered.
After the trouble about o'clock last
evening eight colored men were taken into
custody by the police of the fourth and
fifth precincts and five policemen are de-
tailed today investigating the circumstances
surrounding the affair and determ ming the
responsibility Tor Martins injuries. The
men under arrest on suspicion of knowing
something regarding the Incident gave their
names as John Fleet Frank Stewart,
Thomas Brown Thurman Mitchell. Eugene
Jones. Joseph Mahoney, Walter Epps and
Albert Rollins. All are colored
The witnesses who have been interviewed
by the police say that about O'Clock
Martha appeared at the saloon of John
Hammer. 1873 South Capitol street.
and began to look pceringly into the
faces of colored men who in
the place. After a short time he went out
but returned soon. the police say. with a
revolver in his hand. He appeared to be
looking for some one and flashed the
ntdEOH III lNP race OF James IaylOr, col
ored. Taylor grabbed the pistol quickly
and disarmed Martin, turning the weapon
over to Policeman Waters of the fourth
precinct. Martin was then persuaded to
leave the saloon, il is stated. Shortly after
O'Clock, however, he was back Then it
Is learned by the police, he was dressed
only in his underclOthes and shoes and was
armed with pocket knife, of which both
blades were open.
Rushed From Saloon.
Fearing trouble. the crowd of coiored
men rushed from the saloon but stationed
themselves just outside the door The pre-
prietors of the bar room did not want trou-
BILE in their place, they determined to
close up, and told Martin he would have
to leave. With Martin at the time was
William Mcnamara
Bricks, stones and similar missiles wore
thrown at Martin he passed out of the
door The crowd turned on Martin all at
once. and he fought like a wild man. it is
declared He was soon down, however
ana the unequal odds told. Martin
was beaten into insensbility. 1t is alleged
he was struck with stones stabbed with
knives and cut with other things until he
knew nothing of what was going on about
MN, Mcnamara was knocked down and
Kicked in the stomach and was unable to
take further part in the fracas.
Telephone messages We're sent to the
fourth and fifth precincts and the reserves
from both stations responded The fifth
precinct men were commanded by Lieut.
Anderson. and those of the fourth precinct
by Sergt. Dunngan. Detectives Pratt and
Hewlett were sent from police headuuar-
tiers by Lieut. Peck.
Martin and Mcnamara We're found appar-
emily in serious condition from the severe
beatinss they had received. Martin was
bleeding from several wounds and Nc
Namara had some minor bruises Both
Were hurried to the Providence Hospital
ana prompt medical remedies were applied.