The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1911-08-11

Bagley, August 11.-4 p. NJ
Wild reports that the negro assailant
of Mrs. Olson had been lynched this
afternoon are untrue. He is still
safe in custody of Sheriff Anderson
Bagley, MIMI, August 11.-(By
Long Distance Telephone. IA des-
perate looking negro arrested by
Sheriff c.. A. Anderson of this place
at Wilton last evening was today
positively identified by Mrs. Gilbert
Olson as the man who assaulted her
while she was berry picking Tuesday,
knocking four of her teeth out and
leaving her unconscious in the road
from blow on the head with club.
Injured Woman in Court.
Mrs. Olson, who repulsed the
negro when he attempted to pull her
into the woods, dragged herself from
her bed where she has been confined
since the assault, to appear as wit
ness when the prisoner was arraign-
ed before Justice O. O. Blegen this
--.
Gle is the BRUTE" was Mrs. Olson's
decision without the slightest hesita-
ton when her eyes fell on the negro,
who up to that moment had MAIN
tanned bold front. He uses much
profanity and refuses to give his
name -
Negro Thoroughly Frightened. ..
When he saw his victim he began
to quail and when she pointed an ac-s
cusing finger at him, he gave way
and expressed the fear that "folks
might hurt me-"
And in this he had good cause for
alarm. >E
All day groups of men have gath
cred on the streets and there is moth
ing else <but the negro case discussed
and many threats are made of lynch:
ing, although the calmer and cooler
heads are counseling against such a
course. "f~-t~-- .r..e...
Sheriff Realizes Danger.
Sheriff Anderson realizes that
there is some danger of an attempt
being made to take his prisoner
away from him, but believes he will
be able to prevent any violence. :.
Nevertheless, to be on the safe
side, the sheriff had planned on TAX
ing his man to Bemidji on the noon
train, but the hearing before Justice
Blegen was postponed until p. M,
at which time the negro was bound
over to await the action of the
grand jury, being held without bail.
How He Was Caught.
Sheriff Anderson made the arrest
at Wilton late last evening. The
negro's description had been in the
hands of the sheriff since the assault
was committed, but he gave out an
other tip in hopes that it would mis-
lead the perpetrator of the crime and
his ruse worked out as expected.
The negro, feeling safe from pur-
suit, showed up first yesterday af-
ternoon at Solway where he asked
for something to eat and then pro-
ceeded on the railroad track to
Wilton.
Gets Drink in Wilton.
At Wilton, the negro made bold
enough to go in the saloon. In the
meantime the sheriff had been mott
fed and he arrived at Wilton while
the negro was still drinking. He
made no resistance at the time. He
swore continually, is rough look
ing, poorly dressed negro of the
hobo class, and answered the official
description which reads:
Smooth, full face: rather
large lips; very dark, partly
negro; medium height and heavy
set; age from 26 to 80 years.
When last seen was wearing q
grayish shirt, a wide trimmed
black hat; dark coat; no vest;
yellowish trousers and tan-col-
ored shoes.
Part Of right forefnger miss
ing.
Denies He is Guilty.
The negro insisted loudly at the