Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-15
MURDER AND ARSON
IN RACE WAR RIOTS
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took up the cry. The negro was caught
and dragged TO the street Here he was
beaten and shot five times ard then
rope was swung around his neck and the
other end of the rope thrown over the
limb of tree in front Of the store. With
a cry of satisfaction the negro was
swung high off the ground He was dead
in a few minutes.
After riddling the body with bullets the
mob commenced to dance around the tree.
At this point company of troops from
Decatur arrived and commenced firing,
causing the rioters to dispense in hurry.
At daylight the streets had been practi-
cally cleared and the troops were in con-
troll of the situation.
Gov. Deneen was at his office all night
personally directing the calling out Of the
militia.
Tried to Save Lives.
Harry T. Lopez. owner Of the restau-
rant destroyed. said:
II have been through one riot in Gin
cinnati in SO, the greatest in this coun-
try. when 100 men were killed. 1t was to
avoid loss Of life that I took those men
out Of town. I did not favor the man; 1
have no interest in him whatever. and
would go just as far to punish him as
anybody. but after going through the Gin
cinnati riot and knowing this sheriff as
do, l knew he would be killed first before
he would let the jail be taken. I thought
would save lives by removing the col
ored man.
Il would not shoot a single man to pro-
tect my place. and I only shot into the
crowd when in personal danger myself.
would not kill single man to save my
place.
The city is comparatively quiet today.
The burned district and the wrecked Lo-
per restaurant. near 9Th and Monroe
streets, were meccas for hundreds of
sightseers, early trains bringing people
from surrounding towns. Sentres picked
from troops already on the ground were
posted thickly about these show places
and kept the crowds back from the ne
groes who searched the blackened ruins
for traces of former possessions.
Hard on the Poor.
Scores of poor families lost their all in
the fires. The state has been compelled
to come to the relief of these people. Gov.
Deneen issued orders today that all who
desired assistance or protection against
possible renewals of the riots would be
quartered at Camp Lincoln. The incom-
ing troops will also be sent there and
other measures will be taken to wipe out
the evidences of the riots as quickly as
possible.
I'VE mean to give full protection to the
rights Of every citizen" said the governor.
NO method by which this can be accom-
plished will be overlooked"
The local auothorities, too, have been
working on plans for prevention of addi-
tional trouble. There was little for the
police today. however. a few scattered
dences of disorder today Just what
measures will be adopted by the authori-
ties have not been announced.
Stern Means Adopted.
1t is certain, however. that no street
gatherings will be permitted to form and
1t Is probable that the business sections
OF the city will be patrolled by squads of
soldiers tonight. The city officials have
already warned law-abidinS citizens to
remain of the streets after nightfall.
Sheriff Werner, however. was in receipt
Of information that the riotous element
was preparing a fresh attack on the ne
groes Of the city. It was this circum-
stance that led him to ask Gov. Deneen
for the extra troops.
Fugitives Reach Decatur.
DECATUR. ILL.,, August 15.-Frightened
negroes from Springfield are fleeing
through this city and have been coming
in on trains. interurban cars and by
wagon all night and morning. The woIa-
en- and children are seeking places Of
safety. while the men, looking for trouble
are trying to arouse the people of their
own race here to- 60 back to Springfield
with them and fight. Several have been
arrested and weapons have been taken
from others.
While not looking for actual trouble,
the local police and the sheriff are pre-
pairing for an emergency, as the town is
rapidly filling with refugees.
CHICAGO SENDS TROOPS