Madison County AlArchives News.....Guard Alleged Lynchers September 16, 1904
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Morning Oregonian September 16, 1904

Alabama Troops Called In When Jury Returns Indictments

Huntsville,Ala.,Sept.15 - The Madison County Jail is guarded tonight by 
Companies G and K, Third Alabama Infantry, because threats have been made that 
the persons indicted by the grand jury for connection with the lynching of 
Horace Maples, and placed in this jail, would be taken out by their friends and 
set at liberty. Ben Hill, one of the alleged lynchers, was captured and lodged 
in jail today, and the officers are looking for nine others who have been 
indicted.

Judge Speake, of the Curcuit Court, heard rumors of impending trouble and 
telegraphed to Acting Governor Cunningham, asking for militia. The troops reached 
here on a special train late today and pickets guard all approaches to the 
Jail.

No trouble is anticipated so long as the Jail is guarded in this manner. Captain 
Brown has orders to preserve the peace of the community, even if the city be 
placed under martial law. He has camp equipment and is prepared for a long stay.
Solicitor Peters denies the runmor that Sheriff Rogers and Mayor Smith been 
indicted.

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