"NEGROES ALARMED"

"NEGROES ALARMED"

The alarm among the colored people of this city owing to the axe murders which have occurred here and elsewhere has been increased by a number of attempts to enter negro homes, especially lately. About two weeks ago an attempt was made on two houses and now again Saturday and Sunday night attempts were made in the same neighborhood between the power house and the Grove. Very sensational tales are being circulated in regard to these attempts, which are greatly adding to the fright of the negroes, who are now and have been ever since the last murder, sitting up part of the family watching while the others sleep.
The officers are exerting every effort to apprehend the guilty ones, but so far have not been able to capture those attempting to enter houses. About one hundred and fifty colored men have promised to give their assistance to the officers for which they are to be commended, and their aid should prove valuable in keeping watch on strange and suspicious characters of their race.

Attempts to Enter Homes at Night Continue, No Clue to Miscreants.

The Advertiser

James D. Wilson Personal Collection

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2-13-1912

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english

newspaper

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Lafayette, Louisiana

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