Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1893 — HARRISON COUNTY WHITE CAPS. [ARTICLE]

HARRISON COUNTY WHITE CAPS.

The Home of the Conrads Burned—Thro* More Citizens Missing. The White Caps so terribly defeated by the Conrad brothers,whom they attempted to lynch, in Harrison county, gathered their forces, Monday, and burned the home of the Conrads to the ground. The movements of the Conrads is exciting uneasiness. They fled to Kentucky, but returned to Indiana, and are believed to be hiding with the intention of killing other members of the White Cap gang that attacked their home. Mrs. Conrad and daughter are in hiding. It is known that they were subjected to grass indignities at the hands of the mob Saturday night, and they are said to fear further violence. Three more farmers are reported missing —John Lindell, William Fisher and William Huddell. Their riderless horses were found galloping about the woods, and It is supposed the men are dead or badly wounded in the densely wooded hills of that section. The burial of five of the victims of the battle of Saturday night occurred at Mauckport, Monday afternoon. There is great excitement and the Mosquito Creek Valley is practically under martial law. Armed guards are watching every road, and every traveler is compelled to undergo inspection.