The San Francisco call., 1908-08-16
SECOND LYNCH|NG
And MARITAL LAW

coHtinued from PsEe L, Column
home. within a block OF the statehouse.
when q mob OF 5e0 whites came along
from q state arsenal, where they had
been creating 2 disturbance because
negro refugees were sheltered there
The mob halted in front Of his cottage
Good evening. gentlemen What can
I do Tor Fou5 asked DOnigan as he ad-
vsnced toward the crowd on the side
walk
lie was struck by a brick that
knocked him down. Half 4 dozen OF
the mob then jumped on him
~Get the rope shouted one Of the
rioters
some one In the crowd produced
piece Of clothesiine and il was quickly
adjusted about the colored mans neck.
He pleaded with them TO spare his life.
but his assailants only 5eered and
kicked him again Three or four men
grabbed the rope. and tie poor old
neero was dragged along the street TO
tree
The end Of the lire was thrown over
iub and the dangling form OF the
black man shot Up 10 feet from the
ground
Have mercy, have mercy. boys" the
aeea negro feebly cried as the rope
tishtene6 about his neck. but the reply
was only 5eers.
some one reached up with q knife
and siashed AT the victims legs His
ho6E was lifted up and down several
times over the limb. while the mans
Family covered within the house, IN
able 10 give him any aid
The mob then applied the torch TO
the front and rear OF the house In
which the members OF Donigau's family
had taken refuge The fire company
which was summoned was unable 10
reach the blaze because Of the resist
ance made by the rioters
A few minutes later troop / OF the
First cavalry arrived, having been sent
out by Governor Deneen. Then fight
ing with the mob began. Corporal Rey-
nolds rode back through the city at
fun speed 10 secure reinforcements
and two companies OF militia accord
tngly were sent 10 the place Before
the infantry arrived, however. repeated
charges by the cavalry had broken up
the crowds and sent them flying down
the street
Il was not long before the little
groups began collecting again, and
despite the officials efforts, the mob
soon was as strong as ever
FURTHER OUTBREAKS FEARED
Fears Of repeated outbreaks are
openly expressed by those in charge OF
the situation. The troops are patrolling
all parts Of the city, especially where
the negroes live and il is seen thai
little is needed 10 repeat last night:
outrage
The state arsenal. where several
hundred homeless negroes have beer
housed since the burning OF their home.
last night, IS one OF these danger spots
since early evening IL has been sur
rounded By 1000 whites. who are de
mauGinE that they be given a chanc'
H7arlrz Several GONNA nj ..
OF infantry have been stationed at the
arsenal with orders 10 shoot TO kill i
necessary.
The center OF the city IS jammel
from curb 10 curb with q silent, NOV
ing throng that dIsperses grudgingll
when the soldiers poke their bayonet.
in their backs.
Scattering groups Of soldiers are IN
suited as they 80 on errands through
the streets A messenger for the gen
eraI, riding in a streetca- through {
Monroe street mob. had TO draw his pis
tol and threaten 70 shoot in order 4
save himself from being dragged froR
the car
8Ia5or General Young is IN active
charge CT the troops. Division head
quarters has been established at ths
county jail. and no one IS allowed Il
spproach within a block OF this place
where many negroes are being guarded
without q pass signed By Major Gen
eral Young
The negroes are in fear OF death
Hundreds Of their houses are deserte'
and dark Dozens OF them are hud
died close TO the soldiers.
Even the white families who liv
near rle negro quarters are IN dresl
OF Tie m0b's violence On many house
oeeunIe6 bv the whites in this sectio,
q rhzte cloth is posted on the DOOR [
signify the color OF the residents
REPORTS Of fires are numerous, an
tie changing Of the engine bell
through the streets adds 10 the tumul
OF the night
AI stores are closed tonight by orde
OF the authorities. The business Of N
town IS suspended. while the peopI
wait breathlessly for news OF 4 fres
outbreak The police are powerles,
They acr Is guides for the soldier,
Aubulances are IN waiting in the cit
square 10 bring the wounded in A
the 5au 2 regular army camp has bee
established
one thousand soldiers are lying O
thetr arms waiting for the call 70 dut.
In every street where there IS a sus
pici0u thar an outbreak might occul
sentrfes are posted Every man VII
approaches is stopped with the cry O
-Halt-give your pass" Il there is an
hesitation by the stranger the secon
A4l-Al--1--A- A. ----Dft r4 LLlG 4EhG-4lE Q
q gun and the click OF lock
Governor Deneen late this afternoo
issued the following statement:
1T IS as intoIerable as Il is fnexcus
able The idea OF Wreaking vengeanc
On q race for the crimes Of one OF il
members IS utterly repugnant 70 a
notions q law and justice. No govern
ment can maintain its self-respect an
permit it Our state viii not permit 4
The entire resources Cf fr,a s-s+a ---s-
be drawn uron II necessary to protec
every citizen OF Springfield IN his uer
son and property and those who violat
the law must suffer the consequences
SPANISH WAR VETERANS